According to local media reports today, heavy rain and flash flooding on the previous day resulted in the cancellation of at least 23 flights at Sydney Airport in Australia on Christmas Day. Reports indicate that the arrivals and departures board on Sydney Airport's website displayed a total of 23 flights that had already been cancelled for the day.
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According to News.com.au, the disruptions at Sydney Airport today were probably caused by delays and cancellations on Christmas Eve due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. However, the airport confirmed that there were no operational issues today. According to Sky News, there were a total of 16 flight cancellations on Monday. This included seven flights from Virgin, six from Qantas, and three from Jetstar. Additionally, a few flights operated by small regional airlines were also affected.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, the New South Wales (NSW) State Emergency Service conducted 20 flood rescues in Sydney on Sunday. They also received reports of 30 homes being flooded in the southern suburb of Pagewood.
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Around 23 flights in and out of Australia's Sydney Airport have been canceled on Christmas Day following heavy rain and flash flooding.#airport #flood pic.twitter.com/FUWocpY36a— FL360aero (@fl360aero) December 25, 2023
(With Input from agencies)
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