00:00Indigo Flight 6 E2142 from Dili to Srinagar encountered severe turbulence due to a hailstorm
00:10just before landing on Wednesday evening. The aircraft, carrying 227 passengers and crew,
00:17declared an emergency and landed safely at Srinagar airport around 6.30pm.
00:23The hailstorm damaged the aircraft's nose cone and caused luggage displacement inside the cabin.
00:29Many passengers described moments of fear, praying and later applauding the crew's calm response.
00:36All passengers are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for inspection and Indigo has launched an investigation.
00:43Meanwhile, Delhi NCR witnessed a dramatic weather shift on Wednesday evening with dust storms,
00:49strong winds, hail and rain sweeping through the region.
00:53Wind speeds hit 79 kmph, causing traffic disruptions, power outages and scattered damage.
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