Flights at Dong Hoi Airport in the central province of Quang Binh have been suspended since Thursday morning due to heavy rains triggered by Storm Nesat.
Dong Hoi Airport closes due to bad weather. Illustrative photo
According to an announcement from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CCAV), Dong Hoi Airport will be closed between 6 am-1 pm on October 20 to ensure flight safety during the stormy weather.
Following the announcement from CCAV, airlines adjusted and cancelled flights to Dong Hoi.
Vietnam Airlines has delayed a morning flight from HCM City to Dong Hoi until the afternoon of the same day.
Earlier on October 19, some flights were also cancelled due to the bad weather caused by the storm. Bamboo Airways had to cancel four flights on October 19 including two from Hanoi and two others from HCM City.
Storm Nesat has weakened due to interaction with a strong cold air wave from the North, and is dumping heavy rain on coastal localities from Nghe An to Quang Binh.
Some central provinces such as Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh have issued a shipping ban since October 19.