India, May 10 -- The ministry of civil aviation on Saturday said 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country have been closed for civilian flight operations until May 15.

A release issued by the ministry said the airports would remain closed until 5.29 am on May 15. Follow India-Pak LIVE updates.

Earlier, 24 airports, which are either located close to Pakistan's borders or are situated near key defence bases, were closed for civilian flights till May 10. It was later extended to May 15.

"The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civil flight operations, e...