Recent events include the forced emergency landing at Cox's Bazar Airport of a US-Bangla airplane that was headed for Chittagong from Kolkata because of bad weather. On Monday, May 6, just before 5:00 p.m., the incident happened. All forty-five of the people on board were said to be safe despite the unplanned detour.

According to airport officials, the decision to divert the flight to Cox's Bazar was prompted by the inclement weather, which rendered landing at Chittagong unsafe. The passengers were provided with food and necessary accommodations within the aircraft during the course of the emergency landing.

Additionally, reports indicate that Cox's Bazar experienced the onset of Kalbaisakhi, a seasonal storm characterized by strong winds and lightning, starting around 5:30 p.m. Fortunately, there have been no reports of any damage or casualties resulting from the adverse weather conditions.

The incident underscores the importance of safety protocols and swift decision-making in ensuring the well-being of passengers during challenging situations. Authorities continue to monitor the weather situation closely to ensure the safe departure and onward travel arrangements for the affected passengers.


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