Airport chaos alert! Severe thunderstorms and torrential rains rocked Guangzhou this weekend, turning travel plans upside down for thousands. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport reported over 70 flights delayed by 1+ hours as the skies unleashed their fury.
Business trips?
Weekend getaways? Not today!
A sudden voltage fluctuation at a nearby power station, triggered by the wild weather, even caused partial lighting outages in Terminal 2. But here’s the silver lining: airport officials confirmed operations continued \"without major disruptions\" —talk about a storm-proof system!
The airport activated its yellow emergency response—the aviation world’s version of a superhero signal—to manage the cascading delays. While stranded travelers swapped TikTok stories, crews worked overtime to clear backlogs. Pro tip: Always check weather apps before heading out during China’s rainy season!
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Strong convective weather causes extensive flight delays in S China
cgtn.com