CHENNAI/NEW DELHI: The submerged Chennai airport will remain shut till Sunday in the wake of battering rains that have left the facility unusable, Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced on Wednesday. The AAI's decision also follows prediction by the IMD that there will be more rain for the next 72 hours over Chennai and its suburbs, with the next 48 hours being "very crucial". The Rajali Naval air station near Arakonam, about 70 km from Chennai, will operate as a civilian airport. "Chennai Aerodrome has been closed up to 12 noon of the December 6, 2015. The situation is being closely monitored and any further action will be taken subject to review for resumption of services as soon as...
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