Panaji: Six flights were diverted from Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa after lightning struck, damaging runway edge lights, an official confirmed. The incident occurred at Mopa in North Goa around 5:15 pm on Wednesday, according to an MIA spokesperson.
"MIA implemented a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) until 8 pm to repair the damaged lights and restore normal airport operations," the spokesperson said.
Due to the NOTAM, six flights were redirected to nearby airports, causing inconvenience to passengers, which the spokesperson regretted. "Such natural calamities are beyond human control," he added. In addition to MIA, Goa has another airport at Dabolim in South Goa.
The incident occurred around 5:15 pm at Mopa in North Goa, according to a statement by an MIA spokesperson. Following the lightning strike, MIA immediately implemented a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) until 8 pm to rectify the damage and ensure the safety of operations.
"The damaged runway edge lights were repaired during the NOTAM period, allowing us to restore normal airport operations," the spokesperson said.
As a result of the temporary disruption, six flights were redirected to nearby airports, causing inconvenience to passengers. The spokesperson expressed regret over the inconvenience caused, emphasizing that such natural occurrences are beyond human control.
Apart from MIA, Goa also operates another airport located at Dabolim in South Goa. Both airports serve as crucial gateways to the popular tourist destination, accommodating both domestic and international flights.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to natural phenomena, prompting authorities to take swift action to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.
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