IndiGo Flight Executes Emergency Go-Around During Cyclone Fengal in Chennai

A viral video shows an Airbus A320neo aborting its landing due to severe winds, with IndiGo affirming the maneuver as a standard safety protocol.

An IndiGo Airbus A320neo attempted to land in Chennai during Cyclone Fengal but aborted the landing due to strong winds and heavy rain.
The flight, arriving from Mumbai, performed a go-around maneuver after tilting dangerously close to the runway, as seen in a widely shared video.
IndiGo confirmed the maneuver was executed following standard safety protocols, emphasizing that pilots are extensively trained for such scenarios.
Chennai Airport temporarily suspended operations as Cyclone Fengal made landfall, causing heavy rain and disruptions across northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Cyclone Fengal's impact led to at least three fatalities in Chennai and significant waterlogging in parts of the city.