The viral video showed powerful crosswinds and low visibility forcing the IndiGo airplane's pilot to abort landing plans and take off again at the Chennai airport amidst Cyclone Fengal

Cyclone Fengal caused severe disruptions at Chennai International Airport, shutting it down for over 16 hours. High crosswinds and heavy rain led to the cancellation and diversion of numerous flights,

A video that went viral on social media shows the plane was trying to land amid extremely bad weather. The strong wind during Cyclone Fengal's landfall forced the plane to abort the landing process and fly back.

Due to adverse weather conditions amid Cyclone Fengal, Chennai airport had suspended its operations till 4 am on Sunday.

The storm’s impact on air travel highlighted the broader challenges posed by Cyclone Fengal, which left the region reeling under its relentless assault.

Intense rainfall is forecasted for northern coastal Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Fengal, with heavy rain expected in several districts, including Chennai. A red alert has been issued, and authorities have advised against visiting beaches.

A video has gone viral, prompting the airline to issue a clarification stating that the crew executed a go-around following established safety protocols

IndiGo flight aborts landing amid Cyclone Fengal, airline clarifies crew followed safety protocols in viral video.

In the undated footage, an Airbus A320 Neo was seen aborting its landing shortly after touching down. The aircraft tilted briefly to the left before stabilising and ascending back into the clouds.

An IndiGo Airlines flight faced a near-miss during its landing attempt at Chennai International Airport on Saturday evening due to the extreme weather conditions caused by Cyclone Fengal. The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral.