Flights Diverted from BIA Due to Adverse Weather

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At least three flights bound for the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

According to BIA officials, one flight from Kuala Lumpur, one from Abu Dhabi, and another from Muscat were diverted since last evening.

Meanwhile, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake announced yesterday that all flights arriving in Sri Lanka will be diverted to Trivandrum or Cochin airports in India if they are unable to land at BIA during a weather emergency.

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