Heavy Rainfall Batters Bengaluru, Leading to Airport Disruptions and Citywide Waterlogging

Bengaluru endured a night of relentless rainfall and strong winds, resulting in severe disruptions at Kempegowda International Airport. Numerous flights faced delays or diversions as the airport was temporarily inaccessible for landings. Simultaneously, the city grappled with severe waterlogging as streets inundated, affecting several localities. The heavy rainfall is part of a larger weather pattern predicted to bring continuous precipitation to the south interior Karnataka region over the next few days. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, urging caution regarding the ongoing weather conditions.

French Air Traffic Controllers Strike Looms, Threatening Major Airport Disruptions

Air travelers face significant disruptions on Thursday, April 25, as air traffic controllers in France plan a strike to protest the restructuring of their services. The walkout is expected to impact up to 70% of flights at major French airports, including those that merely pass through French airspace. The strike is part of a broader dispute over pay and working conditions, with unions demanding salary increases and additional staff. Despite an agreed ‘Olympic truce’ to suspend industrial action during the upcoming Games, the strike highlights the ongoing tensions in the aviation sector.

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