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19 flights cancelled, two diverted in Ranchi airport due to dense fog

IndiaTimes Thursday, 18 January 2024
A total of 19 flights were canceled, and two were diverted at the Birsa Munda Airport on Thursday due to dense fog, according to an official statement. Safe landing or take-off of flights necessitates a visibility of over 1,300 meters. In Ranchi, visibility remained in the range of 50 meters to 500 meters until 2 pm on Thursday, as reported by a weather official. Ranch Airport Director RR Mourya informed PTI, "Today's flight cancellations were attributed to adverse weather conditions."
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