—flights diverted to other jurisdictions
Operations at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport late last night were at a standstill and incoming flights were diverted to other jurisdictions after heavy rains knocked out power at the terminal.
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill told Stabroek News: “Yesterday afternoon, the Timehri area experienced intense rainfall with thunder and lightning which damaged several GPL and CJIA transformers.”
He said as a result, the airport runway lighting became inoperable.
