Bad Weather Hits Flight Operations in Ranchi, Nine Flights Delayed, One Diverted

Ranchi: Adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and low visibility, disrupted flight operations in Ranchi, leading to delays in several arrivals throughout the day on Monday.

Hyderabad–Ranchi Flight Diverted to Kolkata
A major disruption occurred when the flight from Hyderabad to Ranchi, scheduled to land at 8:30 PM, was diverted to Kolkata due to unsafe landing conditions caused by inclement weather. The flight was later expected to arrive in Ranchi around 12:30 AM.

Multiple Flights Arrive Behind Schedule
Several other flights also reported delays. An IndiGo Delhi–Ranchi flight arrived at 5:32 PM instead of its scheduled 4:35 PM. The Kolkata–Ranchi flight landed at 6:10 PM, delayed from 5:45 PM, while the Chennai–Ranchi flight reached at 9:30 PM, over two hours behind schedule. Flights from Patna, Bengaluru, and other cities also experienced delays, inconveniencing passengers.

Airlines Cite Weather Conditions as Cause
Airline officials stated that continuous rainfall and poor visibility affected both takeoffs and landings, resulting in cascading delays. Passengers have been advised to check flight updates regularly amid ongoing weather uncertainties.