Strong winds hit flights at Srinagar airport
As many as 19 flights were cancelled at Srinagar airport on Friday due to strong winds, officials said.
Airport officials said in a statement that due to steep pressure gradient, strong winds were reported.
Officials also said most of the flights were delayed due to bad weather. Since Thursday evening, strong winds have caused damage at various places in Kashmir.
On Friday morning, the weather department had said light rain/thunder at isolated places towards afternoon with strong surface winds (60-70 kmph) were expected over both Kashmir and Jammu Division till Friday afternoon/late afternoon.
The department had advised the public and tourists to stay indoors and avoid boating and shikara riding.
Several trees were uprooted across Srinagar city last night due to strong winds and caused damage to property and vehicles in various areas.
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation has swiftly launched clean-up operations to clear the fallen trees and debris.
Srinagar Municipal Corporation official Mehraj Din Buza said, "There has been damage at many places due to strong winds last night. Our team has been engaged in restoration work since morning. We request that people not park their vehicles on the road or at places where there is a risk of trees falling. We are getting reports of damage at many places."
The team is working tirelessly to address the damage caused by the storm and prevent any further hazards.
(With agency inputs)
