How many flights have been delayed or cancelled at Chengdu Airport due to extreme weather?

On July 1 1, it was learned from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport that as of noon that day, more than 80 flights were delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather such as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, and more than 10000 passengers were stranded at the airport.

It is understood that Chengdu Airport plans to carry out 967 flights of 1 1 inbound and outbound flights. By noon that day 12, the number of delayed flights at Chengdu airport had increased to 155, and 29 flights were cancelled. In the next time, more flights will be delayed or cancelled. At present, Chengdu Airport carries out flights 137, and only completes 15% of the all-day flight plan.

By noon that day, the rainfall at Chengdu Airport had exceeded 100 mm, reaching 103.5 mm. The civil aviation meteorological department predicted that the final rainfall at Chengdu Airport today is expected to be between 120- 150 mm, which is rare.

Chengdu airport reminds the public that it has entered the main flood season, and thunderstorms and strong winds have occurred from time to time, which is bound to pose a threat to flights, resulting in flights not taking off and landing on time. Please pay more attention to the weather and flight information of the place of origin and arrival.

Source: China News Network