Chennai airport will remain shut till 6 December in the wake of battering rains that have left the facility unusable, Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced on Wednesday (2 December).
The AAI's decision also follows prediction by the IMD that there will be rains for next 72 hours over Chennai and suburbs with the next 48 hours being "very crucial."
"Chennai Aerodrome has been closed up to 12 noon of the December 6, 2015. The situation is being closely monitored and any further action will be taken subject to review for resumption of services as soon as possible," the AAI, which runs the airport, said in statement today.
(PTI)
