Bhubaneswar, Dec. 19 -- An Air India flight en route from Mumbai to Varanasi was forced to make an emergency landing at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar on Friday due to adverse weather conditions.

Flight diverted due to low visibility According to airline officials, the aircraft could not land in Varanasi because of dense fog and poor visibility. As a precautionary measure, the flight was diverted to Bhubaneswar to ensure passenger safety.

Passengers provided accommodation Officials said the flight will resume its journey to Varanasi once weather conditions improve. In the meantime, arrangements have been made for passengers' stay in Bhubaneswar.

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