Kolkata (PTI): Heavy torrential rain in Kolkata on Tuesday severely disrupted air travel, leading to the cancellation of at least 30 flights and significant delays in several others, officials said.
The relentless downpour caused massive flooding across the city, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and severely affecting transport services.
At Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, multiple flights were grounded due to adverse weather conditions, with authorities citing incessant rains and restricted visibility as key safety concerns.
"At least 30 flights have been cancelled so far, and 31 others have been delayed," an official of Kolkata Airport said.
The aviation sector is bracing for further disruptions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued war