Air India Plane Hit By Firecrackers In Bhubaneswar; Thick Smoke Disrupts 26 Chennai Flights Amid Diwali

This year, Diwali celebrations across Indian cities have not only affected air quality but have also raised safety concerns. Smoke from firecrackers has made it difficult for people to breathe, while the fireworks have also caused fires in several places, putting lives at risk. Now, amid this, a video has caught our attention, revealing that a firecracker hit an Air India flight. Read on to learn more!

Air India Flight Hit By Firecrackers

Shocking! 🚨 Firecrackers reportedly hit an Air India flight in Bhubaneswar. Such reckless behaviour could put hundreds of lives at risk. Strict action must be taken against those responsible! 😡 https://t.co/JOXiAQLT14

— Gaurav (@k_gauravs) November 9, 2026

An X user, Gaurav (@k_gauravs), took to social media to share how firecrackers have raised safety concerns during Diwali. He shared a video showing the view from an Air India flight as firecrackers burst outside. In the caption, he claimed that a firecracker hit the Air India flight in Bhubaneswar, raising concerns about passenger safety.

In his post, he highlighted how such irresponsible behaviour can put the lives of passengers and crew members at risk. According to him, strict action needs to be taken against those responsible. This year, firecracker-related incidents have also caused fires at several places, raising concerns.

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Diwali Disrupts Flight Operations In Chennai 

Responding to this X post, Dr Aswath A.C. shared an update on flight disruptions in Chennai. According to him, operations of over 26 flights were affected due to thick smoke from Diwali firecrackers. He also mentioned that a flight from Raipur to Chennai had to be diverted to Bengaluru because of poor visibility.

He wrote, “This is more like Diwali gift to air passengers to welcome Deepavali in a style before landing.” He also pointed out the irony of passengers arriving in the city to celebrate Diwali with their families, only to step out into polluted air. His post highlighted the impact of firecracker smoke on air travel and public health.

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Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/@k_gauravs & Facebook/ Air India

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