Raipur: An IndiGo passenger flight at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, late Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. Passengers were left stranded as IndiGo cancelled numerous flights while struggling to meet new crew rostering rules, a day after it scrapped several services and announced schedule adjustments. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI12_05_2025_000004B)
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CNBC TV1805-01-2026, 15:17

Leh Airport Flights Halted by Heavy Snowfall; Airlines Issue Advisories

  • Flight operations at Leh airport were suspended on Monday (January 5) morning due to heavy snowfall, impacting arrivals and departures.
  • Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet issued advisories, warning passengers of extended wait times both on board and at the airport.
  • IMD reported Leh's temperature dipped to –9.6°C with 0.6 cm of snowfall in the past 24 hours.
  • IndiGo is monitoring weather, advising passengers to check flight status for rebooking or refund options.
  • Fog and low visibility could also affect flights in other cities including Bhopal, Udaipur, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Agartala, Dehradun, Guwahati, and Bhubaneswar.

Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall suspended flights at Leh airport, causing delays and prompting airline advisories.

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