On 28 October 2025, several flights between India, Dubai and Saudi Arabia were canceled due to Cyclonic Storm Montha. This severe storm, making landfall on the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, has severely affected air services as well as ground transportation.
🔹 Main points
All 32 flights from Visakhapatnam airport have been cancelled, including flights to Dubai.
Many flights are suspended or delayed at Vijayawada Airport.
Many IndiGo and Air India Express flights canceled or diverted on Dubai and Saudi routes.
Due to the storm, red alert is issued and houses are being evacuated in coastal areas.
Disruption in services may continue until the weather improves.
🌪️ Complete information
There has been a major impact on air services as soon as Cyclone Montha reached the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. All flights—a total of 32—were canceled from Visakhapatnam airport on Monday. These also include international flights such as services to Dubai.
Many flights from Vijayawada airport have also been affected. Airlines have advised passengers to check their flight status on the website or app and not to reach the airport without confirmation.
The Meteorological Department said that due to strong winds and heavy rain, visibility has become very low, due to which many flights had to be diverted or canceled.
Airlines have temporarily stopped many services of IndiGo, Air India Express and Gulf routes, giving priority to safety.
💡 Impact on passengers
This cancellation is causing problems to a large number of Indian expatriates returning to Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Many people were preparing to return after Diwali holidays. The government has deployed emergency teams and surveillance on rail and bus services has also been increased.
📊 Main information table
Information Details Storm Name Montha Affected States Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Airport Status All flights to Visakhapatnam canceled Main Airlines IndiGo, Air India Express Impact Period Possible impact from October 28 to next few days
❓ Question-Answer
Q1: Which flights are affected?
Many flights between Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Dubai and Saudi have been canceled or diverted.
Q2: What should passengers do?
Passengers should check their flight status on the airline’s website or mobile app and do not reach the airport without confirmation.
Q3: Will this effect continue?
Yes, till the cyclone does not move beyond the coastal area and the weather becomes normal, disruptions may continue.
Q4: Has ground transport also been affected?
Yes, some trains and bus services have been temporarily stopped due to security reasons.
Q5: Where is the storm hitting?
Cyclone Montha is making landfall near coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, especially Visakhapatnam.
