Cyclone Fani ravaged Bhubaneswar Airport in Odisha! While parts of Odisha was witnessing the nature’s fury, the severe cyclonic storm wreaked havoc at Biju Patnaik International (BBI) Airport. The strong wind virtually dismantled the entry facade and caused damage to the infrastructure. All flight operations at the Bhubaneswar airport have been suspended. The exact nature of destruction can be ascertained once official announcements come from the concerned authorities.
In a precautionary measure, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Thursday that flights in and out of Bhubaneswar airport stand cancelled on Friday. Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has directed Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, to monitor the situation. Prabhu has also announced that he would pledge funds from Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) if necessary. Prabhu also assured that authority concerned was ready to offer to help the stranded passengers even as control room, helplines have been opened to address and assist the fliers.
