Chennai: Cyclone Fengal forced Chennai International Airport to shut down for more than 16 hours since noon on Saturday. Flight operations were withdrawn citing crosswinds. There was no waterlogging on runways and taxiways, and decision to resume operations will be taken after 4am on Sunday, officials said.
Airports Authority of India initially suspended operations until 7pm, citing heavy winds beyond the speed of 35 knots. Later, they extended the closure until 4am on Sunday. At least 229…