May 6th 2024.
On Monday, an airplane carrying the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, was forced to change its course and land at Jharsuguda instead of its intended destination, Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. This was due to the unfavorable weather conditions, according to officials.
Patnaik was accompanied by his close aide, Kartik Pandian, on their way back from an election meeting in Khariar, Nuapada district. Pandian shared in a video message that the aircraft was unable to land in Bhubaneswar because of heavy rain and strong winds. They circled above the city for about thirty minutes before deciding to redirect to Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda.
The director of Bhubaneswar airport, Prasanna Pradhan, explained that Patnaik and Pandian were traveling by helicopter from Utkela to Bhubaneswar, but due to the harsh weather conditions caused by Nor’wester activities, they were unable to safely land in Bhubaneswar.
This unexpected turn of events was reported by PNN and various agencies. Despite the inconvenience, both Patnaik and Pandian were unharmed and were able to reach their destination safely. The timely decision to divert the aircraft ensured their safety, and we are grateful for that.
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