Chennai-bound international flights diverted to Hyderabad due to ‘Bhogi’ smoke, here’s what happened

Three international flights which were scheduled to land in Chennai on Sunday were diverted to Hyderabad as ‘Bhogi’ smoke affected visibility, according to airport officials.

They added that the smoke disrupted both arrivals and departures of flights for about two hours in the morning.

How much did the smoke impact flights?

The influence on air traffic caused by the incineration of waste remained relatively limited this year due to increased awareness and precautionary measures.