Noting that the go-around was a safe manoeuvre, IndiGo said, “Our pilots are extensively trained to handle such situations with the utmost professionalism.”

A video that went viral on social media shows the plane was trying to land amid extremely bad weather. The strong wind during Cyclone Fengal's landfall forced the plane to abort the landing process and fly back.

The video of the IndiGo flight quickly gained over 100,000 views, with many users reacting to the intense moment.

Due to adverse weather conditions amid Cyclone Fengal, Chennai airport had suspended its operations till 4 am on Sunday.

An IndiGo flight struggled to land in Chennai after the storm made landfall on Puducherry coasts on Saturday, resulting in the flight’s go-around.

An IndiGo plane had to initiate a go-around while attempting to land at Chennai International Airport in Tamil Nadu due to winds caused by Cyclone Fengal

A video has gone viral, prompting the airline to issue a clarification stating that the crew executed a go-around following established safety protocols

Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall in Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy rainfall and winds up to 90 km/h. The IMD has issued warnings for several districts, including Chennai, with disruptions expected in transport and flight operations.

Chennai Airport has temporarily shut its operations till 5 p.m. as heavy rains and gusty winds intensified ahead of Cyclone Fengal's expected landfall. The cyclone is predicted to cross between the Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts,

The cyclone has already caused gusty winds and rainfall across coastal areas. Chennai has been experiencing heavy to moderate rainfall since last night, resulting in rough seas and strong winds. Authorities have warned the public to stay away from beaches such as Marina Beach,

Several airlines issued travel advisories about their schedules amid heavy rain in the region due to storm set to make landfall near Tamil Nadu.