Passengers scream as IndiGo flight hit by turbulence, aircraft damaged

In a viral video from inside Indigo flight 6E2142, passengers and children can be heard screaming and crying in distress as the aircraft shakes violently after getting caught in the storm. The lightning flashes could be seen through the airplane videos. 

According to officials, the turbulent weather midair prompted the pilot to report an "emergency" to the Air Traffic Control in Srinagar. The flight, with 227 passengers, later landed safely at 6.30pm.

According to officials, the turbulent weather midair prompted the pilot to report an "emergency" to the Air Traffic Control in Srinagar. The flight, with 227 passengers, later landed safely at 6.30pm.

IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar," the airline said in a statement.

"The airport team attended to the customers after arrival of aircraft prioritizing their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance," it added.

The airline did not specify any damages but a viral image on social media showed that a portion of the aircraft's nose was broken due to the impact of the turbulence. The damage was confirmed by NDTV.