Ranchi, Jun 18 (PTI) Multiple flights to and fro the Ranchi airport were cancelled on Wednesday due to inclement weather, officials said.

Birsa Munda Airport Director R R Maurya said at least four flights were cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.

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The cancelled flights include an Air India Express flight on the Delhi-Ranchi-Delhi sector, and three IndiGo flights – Delhi-Ranchi-Delhi, Ahmedabad-Ranchi and Ranchi-Shamshabad.

The Met Department has issued a ‘red' alert (heavy to extremely heavy rainfall) for several districts, including Bokaro, Dhanbad, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Khunti, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum for Wednesday, while the same has been sounded for Ranchi, Khunti, Lohardaga, Gumla and Simdega for Thursday.

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Airport authorities advised passengers to check with their respective airlines for updates and rescheduling options.

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