Assam: The Airport Authority of India cancelled at least 70 flights across Northeast in view of Cyclone Fani, which is expected to lash Assam and other parts of the region on Saturday.
Fifty nine flights have been cancelled in Guwahati, eight in Agartala, two each in Dimapur and Lilabari, four in Dibrugarh and six in Imphal, AAI's North Eastern Regional headquarters said.
The Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rainfall activity across Northeast states.
The Assam government had issued an alert across all the districts after most parts of the state witnessed incessant rains on Saturday due to the impact of Cyclone Fani.
Following the rains, the government has also issued an alert to suspend ferry services between Jorhat and Majuli, Guwahati and North Guwahati, Dhubri and other places from Saturday to Sunday.
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