In Brazil, a hurricane turned the airport into a battlefield: Flights halted
The hurricane, which struck the southern part of Brazil and reached speeds of 126 kilometres per hour, caused severe damage at the airport in the city of Chapecó. While the terminal windows shattered, the roofs of the hangars were torn off. As the departure of a passenger aircraft caught on the runway was cancelled, all flights at the airport were suspended for an indefinite period.
A severe hurricane that took hold of Brazil's Santa Catarina state caused disruptions in transportation and widespread damage. One of the areas most heavily affected by the storm was the Serafim Enoss Bertaso Airport in the city of Chapecó.
Wind reaching 126 km/h damaged the airport's terminal building and hangars. Following the damage, flight operations at the airport were suspended.
The terminal's windows shattered, and the hangars' roofs were blown away.
The hurricane's intensity shattered sections of the terminal building's glass façade, scattering them into the surroundings. The hangars' roofs were also torn off by the strong wind.
The extent of the damage around the airport underscored the storm's impact.
The passenger flight's departure was cancelled at the last moment.
During the storm, the passenger aircraft numbered AD4274 of Azul airline also posed a danger. While preparing for takeoff, the pilots of the aircraft caught in the cyclone abandoned the departure due to adverse weather conditions and reduced visibility.
The crew of the aircraft shaken by the strong wind established contact with the air traffic control tower to bring the plane back to the parking area.
Flights were suspended for an indefinite period.
All flight operations were halted due to severe damage at the airport. Officials warned passengers to follow the latest flight information from the airlines.
The cyclone caused damage in 18 municipalities.
The severe storm was not limited to Chapecó alone. In the state of Santa Catarina, damage caused by the cyclone was reported in at least 18 municipalities.
In the images shared on social media, collapsed and shattered roofs, bent metal structures, broken glass, and debris scattered around were seen.
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