Flight services were hit on Tuesday evening due to a heavy downpour and bad weather in Devanahalli on the city outskirts where the Kempegowda International Airport is located, airport authorities said.
Eight domestic flights were diverted to Chennai while six departures were delayed, the airport officials told PTI.
“Strong crosswinds and heavy rains with thunder and lightning impacted flight operations from 4.05 PM to 4.51 PM. Eight arriving domestic flights were diverted to Chennai and six departure flights were delayed,” an airport official said.
The official added that the normal operations have resumed.
