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IndiGo Flight from Chennai Diverted to Rajahmundry Amid Vijayawada Heavy Rains
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:40 PM
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An IndiGo flight scheduled to land in Vijayawada was diverted to Rajahmundry after heavy rains disrupted the approach. All passengers were safely transferred and the aircraft returned to Chennai.
An IndiGo flight bound for Vijayawada from Chennai was forced to divert to Rajahmundry Airport after a sudden surge of heavy rain in the Andhra Pradesh city disrupted the approach path. The diversion was announced by the flight crew after the aircraft encountered visibility issues and strong turbulence over the region.
Passengers were informed of the change and were safely transferred to the alternate airport without any injuries or incidents. The flight crew coordinated with air traffic control to ensure a smooth landing at Rajahmundry, where the aircraft was parked for the remainder of the day.
Following the diversion, the flight was rescheduled to depart from Rajahmundry at a later time, and the aircraft eventually returned to Chennai. Authorities at Vijayawada Airport confirmed that the weather conditions had deteriorated rapidly, prompting the decision to prioritize safety over schedule.
The incident highlights the impact of sudden weather changes on aviation operations in the region and underscores the importance of flexible routing in response to severe weather.
Passengers were informed of the change and were safely transferred to the alternate airport without any injuries or incidents. The flight crew coordinated with air traffic control to ensure a smooth landing at Rajahmundry, where the aircraft was parked for the remainder of the day.
Following the diversion, the flight was rescheduled to depart from Rajahmundry at a later time, and the aircraft eventually returned to Chennai. Authorities at Vijayawada Airport confirmed that the weather conditions had deteriorated rapidly, prompting the decision to prioritize safety over schedule.
The incident highlights the impact of sudden weather changes on aviation operations in the region and underscores the importance of flexible routing in response to severe weather.