Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Srinagar After Massive Turbulence, Visual Shows Damage: Video

A flight with 227 passengers onboard made an emergency landing at Srinagar Airport on Wednesday, reports Greater Kashmir. According to the report, the officials at the Srinagar Airport said that a flight en route from Delhi to Srinagar experienced bad weather, hailstorm and the pilot concerned reported an emergency to Air Traffic Control (ATC) in Srinagar.

The officials further added that the flight landed safely at 1830 hours. “All Aircrew and passengers are safe and flight has been declared AOG (Aircraft on Ground) by Airline,” they added.

In a statement, IndiGo said that the flight operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered a sudden hailstorm en route. It further added that the flight and the cabin crew followed the established protocol, and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar.

“IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after arrival of the aircraft, prioritizing their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance,” the aircraft said in a press statement.

Several videos from inside the plane in which passengers can be heard screaming and praying have gone viral on social media platforms.

Meanwhile, several domestic and international flights to Delhi airport from various airports have been halted or diverted due to the weather conditions in the national capital, reports news agency ANI quoting sources.

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