Srinagar, Dec 21 : Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were badly hit on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions, leading to the cancellation of 15 flights till 1:00 pm, officials said.
An official at Srinagar Airport told news agency that around 15 flights arrival and departures were cancelled due to bad weather at Srinagar airport.
Poor visibility and unfavorable weather conditions severely affected flight movements till afternoon, official said.
According to airport authorities, as of 1300 hours, two scheduled arrival flights were still pending, while four departure flights remained on hold at the apron, awaiting weather clearance.
The ongoing spell of bad weather caused widespread inconvenience to passengers, many of whom were stranded at the airport.
Travellers have been advised to remain in close contact with their respective airlines for real-time updates before proceeding to the airport.
Airport authorities further said that due to prevailing adverse weather conditions across several parts of North India, flight delays, rescheduling and cancellations are likely to continue.
“Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status with their airlines before commencing their journey. We regret the inconvenience caused,” officials added.
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