The visibility should be around 1000-1100 metres for planes to land and take off at the airport. As the day progressed, there was snowfall in the mountains while it rained in the plains. Heavy snowfall is forecast for two days. Summer capital Srinagar also received light rain in the afternoon, which intensified as the day progressed. Heavy cold and snowfall is putting pressure on the lives of local people as essential services are disrupted.

“Snowfall is vital for our survival as it ensures water availability, agriculture and power generation throughout the year, however we have to face the immediate hardships faced by common people during winter like extreme cold, disruption of power and water supply, and closure of air and surface traffic,” said Mohammad Anees, a student at the University of Environmental Sciences.

Jammu and Kashmir tourism handle posted a stunning video of fresh snowfall to attract more tourists to Gulmarg on ‘X’. “It is snowing in Kashmir. Check out the latest snowfall visuals from the valley,” the post said. The traffic department advised people to be cautious due to the forecast of snowfall. Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police on Sunday said, “People are advised to be cautious and keep checking the road conditions. Traffic is moving on both sides of the highway. The weather is cloudy in Banihal-Qazigund sector (entry to Kashmir). Snowfall is also forecast by the weather department.”

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Flight Cancellation and Delay Rules: Many times, flight operations are delayed or canceled due to various reasons. Due to this, passengers have to face a lot of trouble. In such a situation, it is important to be aware of your rights in case of flight cancellation. For this, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has made some rules. In case of flight delay or cancellation, passengers get refund and many other reliefs. The Civil Aviation Ministry itself has given information about these rules.

What are your rights in case of flight cancellation?

According to the notification of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, if the airline company cancels the flight, then in such a situation it will have to either provide the facility of another flight to the passenger or will have to refund the full amount of the ticket along with additional compensation. Not only this, the airlines will also have to make arrangements for food and drinks for the passengers. If the passenger has checked in at the airport, it will be the responsibility of the airlines to take care of his food and drinks till he boards the alternative flight.

What are your rights in case of flight delay?

If your flight is delayed, then in such a situation the airline company will either have to provide the passenger with the facility of an alternative flight or the entire ticket amount will be refunded. If passengers have to wait for an alternative flight, then in such a situation the airlines will be responsible for their food and drinks. However, if the flight will operate on another day, then in such a situation the airlines will also have to provide hotel accommodation facilities to the passengers.

Facilities will not be available in these circumstances

In the notification issued by PIB, it has also been made clear that if the flight operation is affected due to some unexpected reason, then in such a situation the facilities mentioned above will be cancelled. For the convenience of passengers, DGCA has already updated the passenger rules related to flight delay or cancellation on its website. You can read these rules before leaving for the journey.

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Air passengers who have booked tickets on Go First Airlines on May 3 and 4 may have to face heavy losses. GoFirst has canceled flights scheduled to fly on 3 and 4 May. Airlines have taken this decision due to not being able to pay the dues of the oil companies.

According to the report of Economic Times, an official of an oil marketing company told that GoFirst is operating on cash and carry mode. That is, airlines have to pay for air fuel according to the number of flights they have to fly every day. Airlines agree that the vendor may discontinue business if payment is not made.

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