Chennai airfield operational as water recedes after heavy rain

BL Chennai Bureau Updated - December 05, 2023 at 10:20 AM.

Prioritizing departures to clear stranded passengers, the airport handles 21 grounded aircraft and 1,500 passengers. Food availability assured in F&B outlets for traveller convenience.

Chennai Airport’s runway was inundated due to incessant rains caused by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai on Monday, December 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI

Chennai airfield is ready for all arrivals and departures as water has receded after two days of incessant rain affecting operations at the airport. There is no water stagnation on runways and taxiways. However, a lot of slush/filth is found, with massive cleaning work underway.

Airlines and other stakeholders have been intimated for planning their operations accordingly.

Priority will be given to departures to clear the stranded passengers at the airport.

There are 21 aircraft on the ground and around 1,500 passengers in the terminals.

According to sources, F&B Concessionaire has ensured that an adequate quantity of food is available in their outlets.

Published on December 5, 2023 04:48

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