IndiGo has warned of flight disruptions due to Cyclone Ditwah, affecting routes between Sri Lanka and southern Indian cities including Chennai, Madurai, and Trichy. The airline advised passengers to monitor updates on X. Safety remains the priority as operations adjust to severe weather conditions impacting the region.
IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible flight disruptions due to Cyclone Ditwah, which has battered Sri Lanka and is now impacting parts of southern India. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the airline confirmed that services to and from Colombo, Jaffna, Pondicherry, Tuticorin, Trichy, Chennai, and Madurai may face delays or rescheduling.
Key Highlights
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Affected Routes: Flights connecting Sri Lanka and southern Indian cities are most impacted, with weather conditions causing operational challenges.
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Cyclone’s Path: Cyclone Ditwah has already caused severe damage in Sri Lanka, leading to casualties and widespread flooding, and is now moving toward Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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Passenger Advisory: IndiGo urged travelers to check flight status regularly and stay updated through official channels before heading to airports.
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Industry Impact: Other airlines are also monitoring the situation, but IndiGo’s proactive advisory highlights the scale of potential disruption.
IndiGo emphasized that passenger safety remains its top priority, and operations will resume normally once weather conditions stabilize.
Sources: Reuters, News18, Hindustan Times