In view of Cyclone Nivar, aircraft operations at Chennai airport will remain suspended from 7 pm on November 25 till 7 am on November 26, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said on Wednesday. "The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and the severity of approaching cyclone," AAI said in an official statement.

Meanwhile, IndiGo flights to or from the southern region, mainly Chennai, have also been disrupted. "A total of 49 flights that were scheduled for Wednesday have been cancelled. We will monitor the situation and decide on the further course of action for November 26. We are accommodating passengers on next available flights at no additional charges, waiving off cancellation fee and refunding full ticket amount," Indigo said in a statement.