West Asia Conflict Disrupts Travel, Strands 150 Karnataka Students in Dubai
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International travel to and from Karnataka was disrupted on Sunday after escalating hostilities in West Asia led to the cancellation of 37 flights at Kempegowda International Airport.
About 150 students from Chikkaballapur district were left stranded in Dubai.
The cancellations included 18 arrivals and 19 departures following airspace restrictions linked to the Iran-Israel confrontation.
Routes affected included Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, and Doha.
The impact was equally visible at Mangaluru International Airport, where more than eight flights were either cancelled, diverted, or suspended.
Authorities in Mangaluru said several inbound flights from Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Dammam were cancelled after Iran announced the closure of its airspace.
The travel disruptions have left students and other residents unable to return.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state would operationalise a dedicated helpline to assist stranded residents and their families.
He also condemned the US action against Iran and condemned reports of the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
