An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi was forced to abo rt landing on Sunday evening due to a severe dust storm and turbulent weather conditions in the national capital.
Flight 6E 6313 was about to touch down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport when gusty winds and a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR, prompting the pilot to abort the landing and circle in the air until conditions improved.
A video recorded by a passenger inside the aircraft surfaced on social media, capturing the moment of turbulence as the plane shook mid-air.
The aircraft eventually landed safely at Delhi airport after it was cleared by the Air Traffic Control (ATC) to land.
According to the pilot’s announcement, the wind speed was up to 80 km per hour, as he discontinued the approach and climbed back till the weather cleared.
SUDDEN CHANGE IN DELHI WEATHER
Earlier today, strong winds swept across Delhi-NCR, accompanied by a dust storm and heavy rain on Sunday evening after the residents grappled with a hot afternoon.
The downpour lowered the mercury, resulting in a significant drop in temperatures – by up to 14 degrees Celsius in various parts of Delhi – offering residents a brief but welcome respite from the sultry heat.
At Safdarjung, the temperature plummeted by 14 degrees – from 37 degrees Celsius at 3.30 pm to 23 degrees Celsius by 5.30 pm.
