IndiGo Flight Hit by Turbulence, Lands Safely

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar, carrying over 220 passengers including a Trinamool Congress delegation, encountered severe turbulence and a hailstorm while approaching Srinagar, causing a declared emergency and panic onboard. Passengers experienced intense shaking and visible aircraft damage, particularly to the plane's nose, but the pilot successfully landed the aircraft with no reported injuries. The incident prompted the plane to be grounded for inspection and maintenance. Social media videos captured the chaos inside the cabin as the storm struck. This event is reminiscent of last year's Singapore Airlines SQ321 turbulence incident, which resulted in one death and numerous injuries, with some survivors still suffering a year later. Both cases highlight the unpredictable nature of severe turbulence and its lasting impact on passengers and crew.