Hailstorm forces Dubai-Kathmandu flight with 161 passengers to divert to Lucknow

The flight was diverted due to a hailstorm, as confirmed by the sources.

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Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta11 Nov 2026, 8:48 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1A Dubai-Kathmandu flight carrying 161 passengers was diverted to Lucknow
2The diversion happened after a hailstorm

A Dubai-to-Kathmandu flight carrying 161 passengers diverted to Lucknow after a hailstorm.

The event highlights how sudden weather can disrupt international air travel, especially in regions prone to rapid changes. The sources confirm that the hailstorm was the direct cause of the diversion.

What this means for Indian travellers

The diversion occurred due to a hailstorm, as confirmed by the sources. Travelers should check with airlines for detailed information on flight changes.

More details

Which airline operated the Dubai‑to‑Kathmandu flight that was diverted to Lucknow?

It was operated by flydubai.

Source: The New Indian Express

When did the flight from Dubai to Kathmandu get diverted to Lucknow?

It was diverted on Wednesday after the hailstorm.

Source: The Times of India

Sources

This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta on 11 Nov 2026. Read our editorial policy.Rules and schedules change - confirm with the airline or embassy before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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