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Cyclone Arnab disrupts flight operations at Kolkata airport

Kolkata, Oct 28 (UNI) Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata have been disrupted by adverse weather conditions associated with the Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab, with several incoming and outgoing flights cancelled as a precautionary measure on Wednesday.
According to information, three incoming IndiGo flights scheduled to arrive in Kolkata were cancelled owing to cyclonic conditions in the region. Two outgoing flights of the airline were also cancelled, affecting services connecting Kolkata with coastal destinations.
The cancelled arrivals included flights from Bhubaneswar scheduled to arrive at 5.10 pm, from Vijayawada scheduled for 7.30 pm, and from Jharsuguda scheduled for 8.30 pm.
On the departure side, the flight to Vijayawada, scheduled to leave at 3.45 pm, and to Jharsuguda, scheduled for 5.40 pm, were cancelled.
Passengers travelling through Kolkata airport have been advised to check their flight status directly with the airlines before leaving for the airport. Those travelling to and from coastal destinations, including Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, have been urged to remain alert to possible schedule changes and allow additional time for their journeys because of potential road delays.
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