Cyclone Ditwah: Air India, IndiGo issues advisory as cyclone hits southern cities

Air India and IndiGo on Saturday issued travel advisories warning passengers of possible disruptions as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain and strong winds to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of Sri Lanka. Chennai Airport officials confirmed that 54 flights have already been cancelled across multiple districts due to the worsening weather.

Air India said operations to and from Chennai and other southern cities may be affected and urged travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. Passengers can contact the airline’s 24×7 call centre at 011-69329333 or 011-69329999 for assistance.

IndiGo said the cyclone’s rain and wind patterns are now impacting operations across Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. In a statement posted on X, the airline said flights to and from Colombo, Jaffna, Puducherry, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Madurai “may face disruptions” as its teams continue to monitor the situation.

Chennai Airport officials said 16 flights from Chennai to Thoothukudi, Madurai and Trichy were cancelled on Saturday along with their return services. Another 22 flights from Madurai, Trichy and Puducherry to Bengaluru and Hyderabad were also called off. Authorities said all small aircraft operations from Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Thoothukudi airports will remain suspended from Sunday morning until night.