More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the United States on Sunday as the country grappled with a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the US government shutdown that has now stretched into its 26th day.

The absence of air traffic control staff at airports continues to disrupt travel, and officials expect more flight delays and cancellations in the days ahead.

Impact of widespread staffing shortage

Certain US airports, such as Chicago's O'Hare Airport, Washington's Reagan National Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, implemented ground delay programmes on Sunday due to staffing shortages. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the day on Sunday, but later lifted it, Reuters reported. Also Read | US Department

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