Heads up, travelers! Guangzhou's skies turned wild this Saturday as strong convective weather swept through the southern Chinese city, leading to significant flight delays. 🌧️⚡
According to a statement from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, thunderstorms and heavy downpours caused voltage fluctuations at a nearby power station. This unexpected surge temporarily cut off part of the lighting system in Terminal 2. But don't fret! The airport assured everyone that normal operations continued uninterrupted. 💡👍
By 11:11 p.m., the storm had caused over 70 flights to be delayed by more than an hour. In response, the airport initiated a yellow emergency protocol to manage the large-scale disruptions. 🟡🛬
If you're planning to fly through Guangzhou soon, make sure to check your flight status. And maybe pack a good book or download that series you've been meaning to binge—just in case! 📖🎧
Stay safe and keep those umbrellas handy! ☔🌂
Reference(s):
Strong convective weather causes extensive flight delays in S China
cgtn.com
