Domestic flights affected by inclement weather

KATHMANDU: Domestic air flights are experiencing disruptions due to inclement weather today.

The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has reported that flights to Pokhara and Bharatpur are being impacted by poor weather and low visibility.

Jagannath Niraula, General Manager of the TIA, stated that while domestic flights are affected, international flights continue to operate as usual.

“Due to poor visibility, flights to Pokhara and Bharatpur have been suspended,” Niraula explained.

“Normal flight operations have also been disrupted at airports in other hilly regions.”

Dipendra Kumar Karna, Information Officer of Buddha Air, confirmed that there are currently no flights available to Pokhara and Bharatpur.

He added that flight information updates are being provided as visibility improves with the subsiding rain.

Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is occurring in various regions, with the potential for heavy rainfall in parts of Gandaki and Lumbini states and isolated areas of other provinces.