Srinagar, Mar 28: Strong winds led to the cancellation of 19 flights from Srinagar Airport.
Officials said 15 arrivals and 14 departures of aircraft were observed between 6:30 AM and 7:40 PM today.
“The strong winds, with speeds reaching 17 knots and gusting up to 27 knots, affected smooth operations, resulting in multiple delays and inconvenience to passengers,” they added.
Officials said that IndiGo cancelled all its flights for the day.
Additionally, the winds caused damage in several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Budgam. In Srinagar city, a vehicle was destroyed near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) as a tree fell on it due to strong winds. Several power lines were damaged, leading to power outages in multiple areas on Thursday-Friday night.
Chief Engineer, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Aaquib S W Deva, while talking to KNO said, “Sudden windstorm has caused damage to power lines due to fallen trees and debris, affecting supply in several areas.”
“KPDCL is working hard to restore power. We appreciate the patience of people and their understanding,” he added.