The sandstorm, which affected Iraq since the morning hours on Thursday, paralyzed life in the country. Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) Meteorology and Earthquake General Directorate noted that the sandstorm was also been effective in the IKRG. Also flights in Erbil were stopped due to the sandstorm that affected the visibility in the country. In a written statement made by the Erbil International Airport Directorate, it was announced that flights were suspended until the weather conditions returned to normal.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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