On the afternoon of July 19, many areas in Hanoi experienced strong winds, followed by heavy rain. According to Noi Bai International Airport, this area is experiencing thunderstorms with lightning, strong gusts of 20-30 kt, and visibility reduced to 1.5-3 km.
Due to the impact of thunderstorms, many flights to and from Noi Bai airport have had to temporarily suspend operations to ensure safety. In addition, some other flights may also be affected.
Thunderstorms disrupted flight operations at Noi Bai airport. (Photo: VATM)
Vietnam Airlines recently announced that it had to change its operating plan due to the weather to ensure absolute safety for each flight.
"We hope to receive the sympathy of passengers in this unexpected situation," Vietnam Airlines shared.
Meanwhile, Vietjet Air said the impact of heavy rain and thunderstorms at Noi Bai (Hanoi) and Cat Bi (Hai Phong) airports at the same time forced flights to and from these airports to adjust their schedules to wait for better weather.
Passengers are advised to check schedules and weather conditions carefully before heading to the airport, as many flights may be subject to schedule changes or delays.
Flight updates can be looked up directly in the "My Flights" section of the airline's official website, Vietjet Air app or through airline staff at the airport.
A representative of Vietjet said that bad weather is a force majeure situation, causing many unexpected operating costs. However, passenger safety is always the top priority, regardless of the costs. Therefore, the airline hopes to continue to receive sympathy from passengers during unexpected times like this.
This afternoon, Noi Bai International Airport said that it had recorded 9 flights arriving at the airport that had to be diverted to alternate airports. At the same time, 3 flights preparing to take off were also forced to temporarily stop to wait for more favorable weather conditions.
By 5:45 p.m., the weather at the airport had improved and flight operations returned to normal.
Noi Bai International Airport recommends that passengers closely monitor information from airlines about flight schedules, and proactively coordinate with airport authorities to ensure safety, security and order in the terminal area. In addition, regular updates on weather developments will help passengers better prepare and be more proactive for their journeys.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the convective cloud area developing strongly from the North of Hanoi is continuing to expand into the inner city, causing widespread heavy rain with the risk of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
In the next 3-6 hours, the inner city and surrounding areas are expected to continue to have heavy rain, with rainfall ranging from 20-50 mm, and in some places exceeding 80 mm. Prolonged heavy rain is likely to cause flooding on many streets, with water levels ranging from 15-20 cm; some low-lying areas may be flooded up to 40 cm deep.
The Meteorological Agency warns that traffic conditions could be severely affected. Many vehicles will have difficulty moving, and the risk of local congestion at deeply flooded areas is entirely possible.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/san-bay-noi-bai-te-liet-vi-mua-dong-ar955253.html
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