Air India Issues Travel Advisory as Cyclone Arnab Threatens Flights to Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada
Air India urged passengers to check flight status and allow extra time as Cyclone Arnab brought winds up to 140 km/h, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Air India issued a travel advisory warning that "Weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October."
- Moving at 25 km/h across the west-central Bay of Bengal, Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab is projected to make landfall near Yanam by Wednesday morning, bringing dangerous winds to the Andhra Pradesh coast.
- Preliminary assessments indicate 16 districts, 2,460 revenue villages, and 92 urban areas fall within the cyclone's trajectory. Authorities have readied 1,763 shelters backed by 2,907 control rooms, with NDRF and SDRF teams deployed across 11 high-risk districts.
- The India Meteorological Department warned the storm will likely intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm. Coastal areas face sustained wind speeds of 115-125 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 140 km/h.
- Air India cautioned that adverse weather could affect road travel, advising passengers to check flight updates on its official website. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority continues coordinating the disaster response effort underway.
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Air India issued a travel advisory for passengers traveling to Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada as Severe Cyclone Arnab threatens coastal Andhra Pradesh. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses and allow extra time for airport transit.
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Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada
In light of Cyclone Arnab, Air India has issued a travel warning about anticipated disruptions to flights serving Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Forecasts indicate severe weather, prompting authorities to undertake significant disaster response efforts, including the evacuation of 2,107 units for the safety of at-risk populations. Travelers are encouraged to check flight updates regularly and to plan for additional time when proceeding to the airport.
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