Odisha CM Mohan Majhi’s flight diverted to Kolkata amid bad weather in Bhubaneswar

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s return from New Delhi on Friday morning was disrupted after his Air India flight was diverted to Kolkata due to adverse weather conditions in Bhubaneswar.

According to official sources, the Chief Minister was on board Air India flight AI-473 following a series of official engagements in the national capital. The aircraft was scheduled to land at Biju Patnaik International Airport at around 9:40 am. However, heavy rainfall and poor visibility over Bhubaneswar made it unsafe to attempt a landing, prompting the pilot to divert the flight to Kolkata

Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushnachandra Mahapatra confirmed the development, stating that the diversion was purely a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety. “The Chief Minister’s flight could not land at Bhubaneswar due to inclement weather and was diverted to Kolkata, where it landed safely,” he said.

Airport authorities also confirmed that operations at Biju Patnaik International Airport were briefly disrupted in the morning due to heavy showers and poor visibility. Several other flights were also delayed during this period.

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Meanwhile, it is yet to be clarified when the Chief Minister will fly back to Bhubaneswar from Kolkata. Officials indicated that the return schedule would depend on weather conditions improving later in the day.