High-velocity winds damage parts of Amritsar airport building

With a change in weather conditions in North India resulting in rainfall and thunderstorm on Friday night, high-velocity winds have impacted normal life in the region.

High-velocity winds experienced early Friday morning damaged different parts of the Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport building in Amritsar.

The arrival area, ceiling of the immigration area and the front arrival gate were hit by the strong gusts of wind. (HT Photo)

With a change in weather conditions in North India resulting in rainfall and thunderstorm on Friday night, high-velocity winds have impacted normal life in the region.

At around 5.00 am, the arrival area near VIP lounge, ceiling of the immigration area, restaurant area and front gate arrival were hit by the strong gusts. This resulted in broken window panes as well as some damage to the ceiling. However, as per airport sources, in monetary terms the loss is not too high.