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Storm alert: 700 flights cancelled in Boston

Various Airline authorities have cancelled more than 700 flights schedules from Boston as part of an upcoming strong winter storm. “American Airlines as a precaution had cancelled the entire Boston schedules of about 89 departures and arrivals,” said American Airlines spokesperson Ross Feinstein. Tuesday schedules for the Delta and JetBlue service had started refunding tickets to travellers affected by the storm. Also the short-term availability of employees, due to severe weather had further worsened the waiting passengers.  

Rain in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal; Snow in North Kashmir

The State Disaster Management Authority of Kerala has directed the government to enforce a fishing ban after the India Meteorology Department warned of rain, squally winds and rough sea conditions and extended its advisory for fishermen. The Chief Minister’s office has directed District Collectors to disseminate the weather warning to fishermen. The Departments of Revenue and Fisheries and the Coastal police have also been advised to remain vigilant. The low-pressure area over South of Sri Lanka coast and adjoining areas is likely to move in a west-northwest direction. This system will then intensify into a well-marked low during the next 48 ... Read more