06 November 2024 | 22:06

Snowstorm in Astana: are flights delayed at the airport?

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Tengrinews.kz - The weather in the capital of Kazakhstan has deteriorated sharply. It is now -2 outside and a storm wind. We decided to clarify whether there are any flight delays at the Astana airport.

Tengrinews.kz - The weather in the capital of Kazakhstan has deteriorated sharply. It is now -2 outside and a storm wind. We decided to clarify whether there are any flight delays at the Astana airport.

If you look at the online scoreboard of the air harbor, you can see that as of 7 PM, 6 flights are delayed.

Screenshot from the online scoreboard of Astana airport

The airport press service confirmed that 6 flights are delayed on arrival:

KC7326 Shymkent - Astana;
DV1703 Almaty - Astana;
DV5368 Cambodia - Astana;
KC294 Abu Dhabi - Astana;
DV804 Prague - Astana;
DV722 Aktobe - Astana.

However, the press service clarified that the flights are delayed on arrival in the capital not due to weather conditions.

One flight is delayed - DV1734 Astana - Almaty.

"Astana International Airport is taking all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted operation in low temperature conditions. As part of preparation for the autumn-winter season, comprehensive measures were taken to maintain the infrastructure and inspect all equipment and machinery involved in winter maintenance. All machines, including snow removal and anti-icing equipment, were checked for operability and prepared for operation in low temperature conditions," the press service reported.

The company also emphasized that the airport "makes every effort to ensure safety and comfort. Let us recall that strong winds are expected in Astana on November 6-7. Forecasters predict a southwest wind with gusts of 23-28 meters per second, sometimes up to 30 meters per second. To prevent accidents due to adverse weather conditions, the Astana Department of Emergency Situations recommends that residents and guests of the capital observe certain safety measures. For example, do not hide from strong winds near the walls of houses, as roof materials may fall.

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