Delhi-Srinagar Indigo Flight Turbulence: Flight hit by hail storms lands safely, passengers are safe; TMC leaders say, “close to death experience”
Indigo Delhi-Srinagar Flight News: Indigo flights from Delhi to Srinagar suddenly hailed in the air on Wednesday night, triggering panic among passengers. Flight 6E 2142 landed safely at Srinagar Airport after following a standard emergency protocol, the airline confirmed in a statement.
“On May 21, 2025, 6e Indigo flight 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar, suddenly hailed and landed safely at Srinagar International Airport. All customers were not injured when they landed. The plane is currently restoring necessary conditions for Srinagar and performing necessary verifications in Srinagar and resumed all liquidation on Thursday, which was once on Thursday’s work on campus, which is the space for “Thurs'.
It added: “We sincerely thank our customers for their cooperation in ensuring the safe completion of this flight. As always, the safety of customers and crew remains our highest priority.”
Storm damages air traffic in Delhi
The incident occurred after sudden rains and hail hit the Delhi NCR, a flight schedule derailed at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Several domestic and international flights were shelved or transferred due to visibility and high wind speeds.
“Many domestic and international flights to Delhi Airport have been stopped or diverted due to weather conditions,” an airport source said.
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In an article on X, both Air India and Delhi Airport issued consultations warning passengers of potential delays. “Rain and thunderstorms could damage flights tonight's trip to Delhi,” Air India said.
Delhi Airport said: “Delhi Airport may affect flight operations due to weather conditions and thunderstorms. Our ground team is working to work with all stakeholders to ensure passengers have a seamless and effective passenger experience. Passengers are asked to contact airlines relevant to the airline for updated flight information.”
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“Nearly death experience”
Among the passengers is Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sagarika Ghose, who he called it “a experience close to death.” She was a member of a five-member delegation of Derek O'Brien, Nadimul Haque, Manas Bhunia and Mamata Thakur on her way to Srinagar.
“It's a near-death experience. I think my life is over. People are screaming, praying and panicing,” PTI reported.
“Awe the pilots who took us through. When we landed, we saw the nose of the plane blowing up.” She added, noting that the delegation personally thanked the pilots for their landing.
Videos circulating on social media capture the tense moments inside the cabin, with planes shaking and passengers clutching their seats, some turbulence but praying loudly. The plane carries nearly 200 people.
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The drastic change in Delhi weather occurred after a few days of ruthless heat, with temperatures violating 40 degrees Celsius. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), cloud cover swept North Delhi and moved southeast, causing strong gusts and showers. The wind speed reaches 70 kmph, bringing some breathing opportunities from the heat, but it can seriously affect air travel.
The TMC delegation was originally scheduled to stay in Jamu and Kashmir until May 23.
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