Cyclone Amphan: All operations at Kolkata Airport suspended till 5 am on Thursday
In view of cyclone Amphan, all operations at Kolkata airport, including special flights, have been suspended till 5 am on Thursday.
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In view of cyclone Amphan, all operations at Kolkata airport, including special flights, have been suspended till 5 am on Thursday. "All operations suspended at Kolkata Airport till 5 am tomorrow in view of cyclone Amphan including special flights, which were operational in view of COVID-19 pandemic," the Airport Director stated.
Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft have been kept on stand by for deployment to undertake area scan, search and rescue and relief efforts. India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that cyclone Amphan will "move north-northeastwards and cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coast between Digha and Hatiya close to Sunderbans during the afternoon to evening today with a wind speed of 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph."
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