China News Service, Beijing, July 20. According to news from Zhengzhou Airport, heavy rains continued from the afternoon of the 20th to the evening of the same day, which seriously affected the operation of flights. Zhengzhou City has initiated a first-level flood prevention emergency response. According to actual operations, it was 8 pm on July 20 At that time, Zhengzhou Airport has launched a red warning for large-scale flight delays.
Currently, Zhengzhou Airport is assisting airlines in making arrangements for passengers staying at Zhengzhou Airport.
In order to ensure the travel of passengers, the Civil Aviation Supervision Bureau of China, Henan Air Traffic Management Bureau, airlines, Henan Airport Group and other units acted overnight, according to their respective responsibilities, to do a good job in flight operations, passenger placement, etc., until July 20 At 9 p.m., the flight departing from Zhengzhou Airport was still in operation.
According to Zhengzhou Airport, due to heavy rain, the subway and intercity railway from Zhengzhou Airport to Zhengzhou urban area could no longer operate normally at around 7pm on July 20. The traffic capacity of Zhengzhou Airport has decreased significantly, and it has been stranded at Zhengzhou Airport. The number of passengers in the station building exceeds 5,000.
That night, Henan Airport Group held an on-site coordination meeting overnight to arrange for various guarantee units to do their utmost to ensure that passengers can travel, and follow-up arrangements for passengers staying in the terminal. More than 1,000 sleeping mats, blankets, more than 200 lounge chairs, and more Functional charging equipment and other emergency distribution to temporary rest points, priority arrangements for the elderly and children.
As of 9pm on July 20, the subway and intercity trains entering and leaving Zhengzhou Airport had been suspended, and the airport's high-speed traffic was restricted, and passengers could not enter and leave the airport. The Henan Provincial Airport Group and the Henan Air Traffic Control Branch of Civil Aviation conducted a comprehensive study and judgment and reported The Henan Civil Aviation Supervision Bureau and the Civil Aviation Administration of China have agreed to operate the monitoring center. Zhengzhou Airport has decided that from 20:00 on July 20 to 12:00 on July 21, Zhengzhou Airport will not accept incoming flights.
Zhengzhou Airport reminds that in recent days, heavy rains have occurred frequently, which has a great impact on flights. It is recommended to take more consideration in travel time and travel mode, and try to avoid travel during severe weather.
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