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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Half of Guwahati under water after 37mm rain in 24 hrs; 9 flights diverted, 1 dies in Mizoram
1 2 3 4 5 6 Guwahati: Almost half of the city experienced flooding following 37mm rainfall within 24 hours, disrupting daily activities on Friday even as one person lost his life in a wall collpase after rain in Mizoram. The IMD has issued alerts — red for Saturday and orange for Sunday. There is prediction of continuous rain until Saturday. A 37-year-old man died after being buried under a collapsed stone retaining wall in the Thuampui area, on the northern outskirts of Aizawl, on Friday morning. His companion sustained serious injuries in the incident, which occurred amid severe monsoon rains and strong winds that caused widespread destruction across the state, police said. Due to continuous rainfall since Thursday causing deteriorating conditions, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma declared special casual leave for govt employees in Kamrup and Kamrup Metro districts on Friday, excluding those residing in office quarters. He announced closure of govt educational institutions in these districts for Saturday. He advised private organisations to operate with minimal staff and suggested employees residing far away to remain at home. "The weather is likely to remain the same till tomorrow evening, and there is a possibility of improvement from Sunday. Owing to the grim situation, power supply was cut in many parts across the state, affecting around nine lakh people, and 100 electricity transformers were kept shut in the city to prevent any possible untoward incidents," he added. Nine Guwahati-bound flights were redirected to Agartala and Kolkata, with numerous others delayed since Thursday due to adverse weather conditions. A Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport representative indicated potential increases in flight diversions due to ongoing poor weather. "Most of the flights were diverted to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, and a few were diverted to Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala. For instance, Mumbai-Guwahati and Ahmedabad-Guwahati flights were diverted to Agartala, and flights from Chennai, Lucknow, and Delhi were diverted to Kolkata," the spokesperson said. Some morning flights managed to land and depart with delays. LGBI Airport typically handles 125 daily flights. The diverted aircraft will return once weather improves. Authorities suspended ferry services between Guwahati and North Guwahati on the Brahmaputra until further notice. The flooding severely impacted public transport, forcing service suspension on Friday. Various areas experienced waist-deep flooding, while others had knee-deep water. The district disaster management authority deployed rubber boats with State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for evacuation and assistance. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported three landslides in Guwahati hills — at Nizarapar's Lichubagan, Chitrachal Path at Kharghuli, and Ujjal Nagar at Kahilipara. No casualties occurred. The Kamrup (Metro) district administration provided emergency contact numbers for residents requiring assistance during adverse weather, flooding and landslides. Khanapara, situated near the Meghalaya border, suffered severe impact, affecting National Highway 6 traffic. This crucial entry point for upper Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh witnessed thousands of vehicles, including long-distance buses, stranded for hours. The other severely affected areas included Rukminigaon, Hatigaon, GS Road, Bhangagarh, Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, and Chandmari.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
LGBI Airport Achieves 7.67% Growth, Sets New Passenger Records
Guwahati: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport has recorded 7.67% growth in passenger traffic for FY 2024-25, marking a significant milestone over the previous year. The airport handled 6.57 million passengers, including 3.26 million domestic arrivals, 3.30 million domestic departures, and 91,594 international passengers — the highest international footfall since Oct 2021, an official statement from the management stated. On Dec 12, 2024, LGBI Airport set a single-day record, serving 21,444 passengers, including transit travellers. "LGBI Airport has expanded its international route network, adding direct flights to Paro, Malaysia, and Singapore, which has increased both international passenger numbers and Aircraft Traffic Movements (ATMs). The airport logged 45,409 domestic ATMs and 1,009 international ATMs in 2024-25 FY," said an airport spokesperson. Three new domestic routes — Guwahati-Ahmedabad, Guwahati-Durgapur, and Guwahati-Ziro — have been launched, enhancing connectivity and supporting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. The release further stated that cargo operations at LGBI Airport saw remarkable growth, handling 12,893 metric tonnes (MT) in FY 2024-25, compared to 4,550 MT in FY 2023-24, reflecting a 183.91% year-on-year increase — the highest volume processed since Oct 2021. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Entrevista exclusiva: a verdade sobre o magnésio que ninguém te contou AlwaysFit Undo In Dec 2024, the airport managed 225 MT of perishable cargo, among the highest monthly volumes recorded. The statement added that in recognition of its commitment to customer experience, LGBI Airport has reached Level 2 in the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Customer Experience Accreditation. The airport has also been honoured for its sustainability initiatives, securing the Greentech PCWR Award 2024 in the Waste Management & Recycling Leadership category. To enhance passenger convenience, LGBI Airport has upgraded its DigiYatra facilities, introducing a dedicated DigiYatra lane with four DY-enabled e-gates for smoother passenger flow. Additionally, an extra e-gate has been installed in the pre-security check area, increasing the total to six e-gates for improved efficiency.
