Bombay flights disrupted by monsoon rains.(Brief Article)

Airline Industry Information | July 27, 2005 | Copyright

Heavy monsoon rains in the Indian state of Maharashtra have disrupted rail, road and air travel and stranded thousands of people.

All flights to and from Bombay's airport were suspended on Tuesday evening (26 July) because of heavy waterlogging of the runway and non-availability of landing aids, the ...

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