A Singapore Airlines aircraft recently encountered severe turbulence, resulting in the death of a passenger and injuries to 30 others. Passengers aboard Flight 321, a Boeing 777-312ER, flying from London to Singapore, described the turbulence as a terrifying experience.
Air turbulence is an irregular and unpredictable movement of air within the Earth's atmosphere. It can occur during flights and is often felt as sudden jolts or bumps experienced by aircraft flyers.
1. Always wear your seatbelt. Keep it fastened, even if the sign is off, while seated to stay safe.
2. Follow the instructions of crew members. Listen to them, they are trained to handle turbulence.
3. Avoid moving around the cabin during turbulence and stay seated.
4. Make sure your belongings or loose items are safely secured to prevent them from flying around.
5. Store your items securely in overhead compartments to avoid spills or falls.
6. Be calm. Turbulence is normal; stay relaxed and avoid panicking.
7. If you have to use the restroom, wait for a calm moment before getting up, and use handrails for stability.
Turbulence can be caused by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, jet streams, or changes in air pressure. Experts believe air turbulence is becoming more frequent due to changes in climate patterns caused by climate change. While severe turbulence events remain rare, pilots are trained to handle them effectively.
Captain Chris Hammond, a retired pilot with 43 years of experience, explained to the BBC how they respond to such a situation. Their first step is to make or think of an announcement “that won't upset the passengers too much.”
He explained, "If you can see it coming, you can take it leisurely,” before adding that they keep their fingers crossed in case of clear air turbulence. (Clear air turbulence occurs in cloudless skies and cannot be seen).
Delhi on Wednesday recorded the highest minimum temperature of the season so far at 30.2 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees above normal.
The initiative is part of a pilot scheme aimed at tackling air pollution caused by cooking emissions.
With one foot braced on the helicopter's landing skid, a veterinarian lifted his air rifle, took aim and fired a tranquiliser dart at a polar bear.
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the 'poor' category at 297 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
India improves its ranking in the 2025 pollution report, dropping from third to fifth place.
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