Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air cancel flights as Cyclone Arnab nears
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Disaster management and infrastructure resilience: a GS3 case study on extreme weather impacts.
Why in news
The Civil Aviation Ministry reviewed flight cancellations by Air India, Air India Express, and Akasa Air due to the impending landfall of Cyclone Arnab on the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Background
Cyclone Arnab is forecast to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast with wind speeds of 125–135 km/h. Flights to coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha were affected, leading to cancellations to Visakhapatnam.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCyclone Arnab wind speeds: 125–135 km/h
- PlaceCyclone Arnab landfall: Andhra Pradesh coast
- BodyDGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation
- BodyBCAS: Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
- BodyAAI: Airports Authority of India
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for civil aviation safety and regulation in India as mentioned in the context of flight cancellations?
- (a)IRDAI
- (b)SEBI
- (c)DGCA
- (d)BIS
Show answer
Answer: (c) DGCA — The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body for civil aviation.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of multi-agency coordination and real-time data sharing in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on critical infrastructure like civil aviation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-agency friction: Coordination gaps between IMD forecasting and AAI operational readiness
- Infrastructure vulnerability: Impact of high-velocity winds on coastal aviation hubs and logistics
- Safety-Economy trade-off: Balancing flight safety protocols with the economic costs of mass cancellations
Keywords: Multi-agency coordination · Disaster mitigation · Critical infrastructure · Climate resilience · Operational safety
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