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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:44am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday India
IndiGo has cancelled flights to and from Leh due to high temperatures exceeding 32°C, the maximum operating limit for Boeing 737 planes at Leh's airport. The airport, located at 10,682 feet above sea level, has imposed runway restrictions. The airline cites circumstances beyond their control. The cancellation comes as the region experiences an unusual temperature surge, linked to climate change. Flight operations will resume once temperatures drop. The incident highlights the impact of climate change on aviation operations in sensitive regions like Leh.
