Flight operations suspended at Sylhet Osmani Airport
17 June 2022, 06:48 pm | Updated: 25 November 2024, 12:05 am
Flight operations at Sylhet Osmani International Airport have been suspended as the flood water has reached near the runway. Flood situation in Sylhet region has taken a serious turn due to onrush of water from the upstream and torrential rains over the last several days.
Confirming the information, Sylhet Osmani International Airport Manager Hafiz Ahmed said all flights have been suspended at the airport until 12 midnight on June 20.
He said the flight operation at the airport continued till Friday afternoon. But the airport's runway shoulders have gone under water.
Rain continues in Sylhet and water of rivers and haors is rising rapidly. Surma river water is flowing over the danger mark. In 24 hours, the water level has increased from one to one and a half feet.
Sylhet city, 20 upazilas and two municipalities have been inundated due to continuous rains and floods. At least 25 lakh people have been stranded due to this.
