Flights suspended in Lakshadweep due to rain

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Operation of scheduled flights at Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep has been suspended due to heavy rain unleashed by cyclone Tauktae. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the operations will remain suspended till May 16. "The airport will be made operational as and when cyclone passes the area," the ministry said in a statement.

"AAI Senior Management is consistently monitoring the situation at the other airports and so far, nothing adverse is reported and all operations are normal." The IMD issued weather forecast regarding Pre-Cyclone watch for south Gujarat and Diu coasts.

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