Amit Shah’s helicopter diverted to IAF station due to heavy rain
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter was diverted to an Air Force station in Tambaram due to heavy rain in Chennai. The Minister subsequently completed his travel to the airport by road to depart for New Delhi.
Why it matters
This is a routine logistical update regarding the movement of a high-ranking government official during adverse weather conditions.
Due to heavy rain that lashed the city on Sunday afternoon, Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s helicopter, which was to land at the Chennai airport, was diverted to the Air Force Station at Tambaram.
Mr. Shah was scheduled to arrive from Puducherry at Chennai airport by an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter at 3.26 p.m., according to a statement from Airports Authority of India (AAI). However, the helicopter could not land at the airport due to adverse weather, and the helicopter with Mr. Shah on board and another were diverted to the Air Force Station.
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