An IndiGo flight, 6E 2142, from Delhi to Srinagar, safely landed at 6.46 pm on Wednesday after encountering a sudden hailstorm mid-air. The Airbus A321 (VT-IMD) experienced turbulence, prompting the pilots to alert Srinagar ATC. While the aircraft sustained nose damage, all passengers and crew are safe.
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