Heavy rain and strong winds forced many flights to change direction

On the afternoon of July 19, due to the influence of extreme weather with strong wind gusts of up to 55.6 km/h, visibility reduced to only 1.5 to 3 km, many flights at Noi Bai International Airport were affected.

Nine flights arriving at Noi Bai had to divert to alternate airports and three flights departing from Noi Bai had to temporarily stop waiting for weather conditions to ensure safety for departure. It is known that the minimum visibility for takeoff is usually 1,500 meters in good weather conditions.

At present, the weather has improved, winds have decreased, visibility has increased again, and flights are operating normally.

Heavy rain affects the pilot's visibility when taking off and landing the plane.

Noi Bai International Airport also recommends that passengers and their relatives whose flights are affected pay attention to information from the airline, and coordinate with the authorities to ensure safe, secure and orderly flights in the terminal area.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Giao-thong/mua-lon-gio-manh-khien-nhieu-chuyen-bay-phai-doi-huong-i775301/