Chennai Airport News: 11 Flights Cancelled as Cyclone Murasu Hits
Chennai Airport News
A total of 11 commercial flights at Chennai International Airport were cancelled on Monday, November 2, 2026. The cancellations were caused by bad weather from Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, which disrupted normal operations at the airport.
The cancelled services included both departures and arrivals. They covered domestic routes and short-distance regional routes. Airport officials said strong crosswinds, continuous heavy rain, and poor runway visibility forced airlines to reduce operations. The cancellations were made as a safety measure.
Air Traffic Control (ATC) stayed in constant contact with weather observers throughout the day. It controlled the movement of aircraft and sent weather alerts to flights coming in over the Bay of Bengal. This helps pilots plan for rough conditions and decide whether it is safe to land.
Major domestic airlines issued separate travel advisories early in the day, warning passengers about:
- Delays that can spread from one flight to others
- Planes circling in the air while waiting for safe conditions to land
- Diversions to nearby airports such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad
If bad weather prevents a flight from landing at its planned airport, it may be diverted to a nearby airport to wait until conditions improve.
Ground handling agencies at the airport also took extra care. They strengthened safety rules on the ramp, the area where aircraft are parked. Parked aircraft and ground service equipment were properly secured to prevent damage from strong gale-force winds or accidents.
Ajeet Yadav is an aviation enthusiast covering airline news, airports, aircraft, and industry developments through well-researched and reliable reporting.
