Srinagar, Jan 27 : Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport were severely disrupted on Tuesday as continuous snowfall and poor visibility in the Kashmir valley led to the cancellation of multiple morning flights, officials said.
An airport official told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) that adverse weather conditions affecting the airbase as the reason for the cancellations.
According to a list issued by authorities, the following flights scheduled for Tuesday morning were cancelled until 0805 hours:
IndiGo (6E) flights 6E5133 (Delhi-Srinagar) and 6E6854 (Srinagar-Delhi).
IndiGo (6E) flights 6E202 (Mumbai-Srinagar) and 6E203 (Srinagar-Mumbai).
IndiGo (6E) flights 6E6265 (Ahmedabad-Srinagar) and 6E6266 (Srinagar-Ahmedabad).
IndiGo (6E) flights 6E6497 (Bengaluru-Srinagar) and 6E262 (Srinagar-Chandigarh).
IndiGo (6E) flights 6E6016 (Delhi-Srinagar) and 6E6780 (Srinagar-Leh).
IndiGo (6E) flights 6E6757 (Leh-Srinagar) and 6E6757 (Srinagar-Delhi).
Akasa Air (QP) flights QP1637 (Mumbai-Srinagar) and QP1638 (Srinagar-Mumbai).
Akasa Air (QP) flights QP1802 (Delhi-Srinagar) and QP1803 (Srinagar-Delhi).
The official said all cancellations were due to bad weather and snowfall in Srinagar.
Efforts are underway to clear the runway, he said, adding that passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight status, rescheduling, and alternative travel arrangements. (KNS)
