The decision of the Air India Express to station aircraft in the Middle East, designating Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram as the “alternative airports” and a host of swift decisions helped to lessen the hardship of the flyers on account of the closure of the runway of Cochin International Airport since 11 a.m. on Monday due to flooding.
Besides, the coordinated effort of the CIAL, Airports Authority of India and operating airlines, timely issual of NoTAM (Notice to Airmen) to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards and deploying of large aircraft by foreign airlines from the Middle East has helped to avoid hardship to NRKs who had booked in advance to reach home for the forthcoming Ramzan.
Meanwhile, the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, advises visitors to Kerala against travelling to Munnar and other hilly terrains of Idukki district for the next few days in view of the potential risk of roadblocks following heavy rains in the region.
The department is continuously monitoring the weather and travel conditions in the area and will issue regular updates. Tourists are advised to contact the nearest tourism information centre before embarking on any essential travel to hill stations in Idukki district.
For any assistance and information call the 24-hour emergency response number: 1800-425-4747.
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