Emergency Landing: Kolkata-Chittagong flight diverts to Cox’s Bazar in storm

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Published: May 6, 2024, 07:19 PM

Emergency Landing: Kolkata-Chittagong flight diverts to Cox’s Bazar in storm

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An urgent situation unfolded as a flight from Kolkata to the US-Bangla Airlines destined for Chittagong had to make an emergency landing in Cox‍‍`s Bazar due to perilous weather conditions. All 45 passengers aboard are reported to be safe.

The flight touched down at Cox‍‍`s Bazar Airport on Monday at 5:00 PM local time, avoiding potential risks posed by the adverse weather conditions.

An airport official said that, "Due to adverse weather conditions, the flight from Kolkata to Chittagong by US-Bangla Airlines was compelled to make an emergency landing in Cox‍‍`s Bazar. There are 45 passengers on board, and they are all safe. Food has been provided to them within the aircraft."

Meanwhile, Cox‍‍`s Bazar has been experiencing a Kalbaishakhi storm accompanied by thunderstorms for several hours. The severe weather has left everyone on edge. However, there have been no reports of any damages or casualties thus far.
 

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