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What began as a routine flight from Delhi to Srinagar turned into a nightmare for passengers aboard IndiGo flight 6E2142, after the aircraft was battered by a severe hailstorm mid-air on Wednesday evening. The terrifying incident caused structural damage to the plane and led to moments of panic inside the cabin. Thanks to the crew's calm and composed response, the flight made a safe emergency landing at Srinagar Airport around 6:30 PM.

As the aircraft approached Srinagar airspace, it encountered extreme turbulence and heavy hail, forcing the pilot to declare an emergency with Air Traffic Control (ATC). The aircraft's radome (nose...