Flight services restored at Chennai Airport
Chennai (PTI): Airport operations returned to normalcy here on Sunday after a few flights, including an international service, were diverted to nearby airports due to fog-triggered low visibility, officials said.
Moderate to dense fog was reported at the city airport early on Sunday, they said, adding, a few departing flights suffered minor delays as well.
In an update, Chennai Airport said flight operations have normalised and all the flights were operating as per schedule.
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Airport sources said as the visibility was clear, some airlines informed the passengers that the flights were operational as usual and there was no disruption.
"Flight operations at Chennai Airport have normalised, and all movements are proceeding as per schedule. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates," the Chennai Airport said in a social media post on Sunday.
Earlier, moderate to dense fog was reported over Chennai Meenambakkam Airport during the morning hours. "Visibility was around 1500 metres at 05:30 am IST, which reduced to 350 metres by 06:30 am IST and further dropped to 150 metres around 07:30 am IST due to fog."
"The fog formation was attributed to a combination of high humidity, light to calm winds, and lower night-time temperatures," an official said.
Two incoming flights-- from Kuala Lumpur and Hyderabad, were diverted to Tiruchirappalli, while a city-bound private service returned to Bengaluru.
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Kodagu businessman commits suicide by setting himself of fire in Wayanad; wife, two children injured
Madikeri: A Kodagu-based businessman, who is said to have been depressed that his money was not returned by the borrower, allegedly committed suicide in Wayanad, Kerala, by setting himself on fire inside a car recently.
The deceased is identified as Sajeer, a resident of Kutta village of Ponnampet taluk.
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His wife and two children, who were also in the car, sustained minor injuries. The three of them have reportedly been rescued by the locals and are being treated at a local hospital.
Sajeer is learned to have lent Rs 20 lakh to one Bapu, who failed to return the money. Upset by this, Sajeer, along with his wife and children, allegedly set fire to himself inside the car parked in the front yard of the house.
Sajeer, who reportedly owned several shops in Kutta, is said to have recorded a video before committing suicide. He is heard in the clip accusing Bapu for his suicide.
A case has been registered by Manandawadi Police officers, who are probing the matter.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
