An IndiGo flight, designated as 6E-6457, which was traveling from Ahmedabad to Dibrugarh via Guwahati, faced an unexpected situation due to adverse weather conditions. The aircraft took off from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati at 10:20 AM, with an expected arrival time at Dibrugarh Airport set for 11:15 AM. However, upon approach, a dust storm struck the Dibrugarh area, forcing the flight to divert to Imphal for safety reasons.

Emergency Measures Implemented

The decision to divert the flight was taken to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on board. Emergency protocols were activated as the airplane encountered significant visibility issues brought on by the dust storm. Such weather phenomena can severely impact landing and takeoff operations at airports, necessitating immediate rerouting to safer locations.

Passenger Experience During Diversion

Impact of Weather on Air Travel

Acknowledgment from IndiGo Airlines

Continuing Developments in Aviation Safety

Future Considerations for Air Traffic Management

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