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<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris' aircraft was diverted to a Washington airport due to wind shear caused by the stormy weather while returning from Georgia.</p>

<p>Press secretary Kirsten Allen said, "Tonight, en route from Atlanta, GA, Air Force 2 was diverted from Joint Base Andrews to Dulles International Airport due to inclement weather," reported Fox40.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a source familiar with the incident, no one sustained injuries, and the aircraft landed safely in Dulles. They said that wind shear caused by the storm forced the pilot to divert the plane.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is wind shear?</strong></h2>

<p>Weather plays a significant role in aviation safety. Poor weather conditions are often&nbsp;the culprit behind major incidents.</p>

<p>Wind shear is a sudden alteration in wind velocity and direction over a short distance. This weather phenomenon can happen at various levels of the atmosphere. However, it is more dangerous at the lower levels since it results in a sudden loss of airspeed and altitude.</p>

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<p>The Bureau of Meteorology website states, "It is significant when it causes changes to an aircraft's headwind or tailwind such that the aircraft is abruptly displaced from its intended flight path and substantial control action is required to correct it."</p>

<p>Weather conditions like jet streams, mountain waves, temperature inversion layers, frontal surfaces, thunderstorms, convective clouds or microbursts can cause wind shear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"During the climb-out and approach phases of flight, aircraft airspeed and height are near critical values, rendering the aircraft especially susceptible to the adverse effects of wind shear. The response of aircraft to wind shear is extremely complex and depends on many factors including the type of aircraft, the phase of flight, the scale on which the wind shear operates relative to the size of the aircraft, and the intensity and duration of the wind shear encountered," it adds.</p>

<p>Although wind shear is a microscale meteorological phenomenon, it has been responsible for over 1,400 fatalities worldwide, including more than 400 deaths in the United States during 1973-1985, as per the report by NCAR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, with the advancement of technology, systems have been created to deal with the issue of low-level wind shear. These systems deployed at airports use data from several sources and send alerts to air traffic controllers, pilots, and airport meteorologists on graphical and alphanumeric displays.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Vice President Kamala Harris' aircraft was diverted to a Washington airport due to wind shear caused by the stormy weather while returning from Georgia. Press secretary Kirsten Allen said, "Tonight, en route from Atlanta, GA, Air Force 2 was diverted from Joint Base Andrews to Dulles International Airport due to inclement weather," reported Fox40.

US Vice President Kamala Harris' aircraft was diverted to a Washington airport due to wind shear caused by the stormy weather while returning from Georgia. Press secretary Kirsten Allen said, "Tonight, en route from Atlanta, GA, Air Force 2 was diverted from Joint Base Andrews to Dulles International Airport due to inclement weather," reported Fox40. According to a source familiar with the incident, no one sustained injuries, and the aircraft landed safely in Dulles. They said that wind shear caused by the storm forced the pilot to divert the plane. What is wind shear? Weather plays a significant role in aviation safety. Poor weather conditions are often the culprit behind major incidents. Wind shear is a sudden alteration in wind velocity and direction over a short distance. This weather phenomenon can happen at various levels of the atmosphere. However, it is more dangerous at the lower levels since it results in a sudden loss of airspeed and altitude. ALSO READ | Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth allegedly overdosed 4-year-old son with cough syrup before 'pre-meditated murder' The Bureau of Meteorology website states, "It is significant when it causes changes to an aircraft's headwind or tailwind such that the aircraft is abruptly displaced from its intended flight path and substantial control action is required to correct it." Weather conditions like jet streams, mountain waves, temperature inversion layers, frontal surfaces, thunderstorms, convective clouds or microbursts can cause wind shear. "During the climb-out and approach phases of flight, aircraft airspeed and height are near critical values, rendering the aircraft especially susceptible to the adverse effects of wind shear. The response of aircraft to wind shear is extremely complex and depends on many factors including the type of aircraft, the phase of flight, the scale on which the wind shear operates relative to the size of the aircraft, and the intensity and duration of the wind shear encountered," it adds. Although wind shear is a microscale meteorological phenomenon, it has been responsible for over 1,400 fatalities worldwide, including more than 400 deaths in the United States during 1973-1985, as per the report by NCAR. However, with the advancement of technology, systems have been created to deal with the issue of low-level wind shear. These systems deployed at airports use data from several sources and send alerts to air traffic controllers, pilots, and airport meteorologists on graphical and alphanumeric displays. (With inputs from agencies)

Aircraft carrying US Vice President Kamala Harris diverted. Here’s what happened

<p>The Met Department has said the &quot;situation (in Mumbai) will improve from now onwards.&quot;</p>

<p>The department said they had removed the heavy rainfall warning, but that the city and its suburbs were likely to get intermittent rainfall for the next 48 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;No cyclonic warning has been issued, a top official of the Mumbai civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&nbsp;clarified.</p>

<p>More than 50 flights&nbsp;have been cancelled as the main runway of the Mumbai airport continues to remain closed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An airport spokesman said there would continue to be delays in flight arrivals and departures because of the fluctuating weather.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We have removed warning (for heavy rainfall), intermittent rainfall likely over city &amp; suburbs for next 48 hrs: Ajay Kumar, Scientist IMD <a href="https://t.co/FrZaRJbp9i">pic.twitter.com/FrZaRJbp9i</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/910368102566842368">September 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Now rainfall will decrease, but light to moderate rainfall to continue in Mumbai region: Ajay Kumar, Scientist IMD Mumbai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash">#MumbaiRains</a> <a href="https://t.co/l3tIaq2p8c">pic.twitter.com/l3tIaq2p8c</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash">#MumbaiRains</a>: Visuals from Gateway of India; high tide is expected to hit around 12 noon today. <a href="https://t.co/ZEkgRTAKGU">pic.twitter.com/ZEkgRTAKGU</a></p>
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<p>Earlier, ANI reported, a total of 56 flights had been diverted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash">#MumbaiRains</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPDATE?src=hash">#UPDATE</a>: Main runway of Mumbai airport still closed; total 56 flights have been diverted. Second runway operating</p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/910325054310727680">September 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>ANI added that five Western Railways trains have been cancelled, and that six Central Railways trains have been cancelled and two diverted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash">#MumbaiRains</a>: Five Western Railways trains cancelled; six trains cancelled and two diverted on Central Railways <a href="https://t.co/90QNsrZ5ba">pic.twitter.com/90QNsrZ5ba</a></p>
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<p>Airport authorities are still trying to pull out the stuck aircraft. It had overshot the runway after landing and had got stuck in the&nbsp;mud.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Massive waterlogging has been reported from around the city.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash">#MumbaiRains</a>: Massive waterlogging in various parts of Mumbai: High tide expected around 12:03 pm today. <a href="https://t.co/IvHT1w4fV2">pic.twitter.com/IvHT1w4fV2</a></p>
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<p>The Mumbai Police tweeted that high tide today was expected at 12.03 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Low tide is expected at 6.04 pm.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">High tide expected at 12.03 pm &amp; a low tide at 06.04 pm today <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumabaiRains?src=hash">#MumabaiRains</a></p>
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<p>Mumbai Police had last night tweeted that the city&#39;s schools would remain shut today as a safety precaution, irrespective of weather conditions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just now,the State Gov has declared a holiday in schools tomorrow for safety of students, irrespective of weather conditions <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mumbairains?src=hash">#mumbairains</a></p>
&mdash; Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/MumbaiPolice/status/910199215313256453">September 19, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>A spokesman for the city&#39;s famous dabbawallahs said they would not be working today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The met department said Mumbai city had got 210 mm rainfall, the suburbs had got 303 mm, and Dahanu near Mumbai had got 304 mm rainfall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mumbai city recorded 210 mm rainfall, suburb recorded 303 mm rainfall &amp; Dahanu near Mumbai recorded 304 mm rainfall: KS Hosalikar, DDG IMD</p>
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The Met Department said it had removed the heavy rainfall warning but that the city and its suburbs were likely to get intermittent rainfall for the next 48 hours

The Met Department has said the "situation (in Mumbai) will improve from now onwards." The department said they had removed the heavy rainfall warning, but that the city and its suburbs were likely to get intermittent rainfall for the next 48 hours. No cyclonic warning has been issued, a top official of the Mumbai civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation clarified. More than 50 flights have been cancelled as the main runway of the Mumbai airport continues to remain closed. An airport spokesman said there would continue to be delays in flight arrivals and departures because of the fluctuating weather. We have removed warning (for heavy rainfall), intermittent rainfall likely over city & suburbs for next 48 hrs: Ajay Kumar, Scientist IMD pic.twitter.com/FrZaRJbp9i — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × Now rainfall will decrease, but light to moderate rainfall to continue in Mumbai region: Ajay Kumar, Scientist IMD Mumbai #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/l3tIaq2p8c — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × #MumbaiRains: Visuals from Gateway of India; high tide is expected to hit around 12 noon today. pic.twitter.com/ZEkgRTAKGU — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × Earlier, ANI reported, a total of 56 flights had been diverted. #MumbaiRains #UPDATE: Main runway of Mumbai airport still closed; total 56 flights have been diverted. Second runway operating — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × ANI added that five Western Railways trains have been cancelled, and that six Central Railways trains have been cancelled and two diverted. #MumbaiRains: Five Western Railways trains cancelled; six trains cancelled and two diverted on Central Railways pic.twitter.com/90QNsrZ5ba — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × Airport authorities are still trying to pull out the stuck aircraft. It had overshot the runway after landing and had got stuck in the mud. Massive waterlogging has been reported from around the city. #MumbaiRains: Massive waterlogging in various parts of Mumbai: High tide expected around 12:03 pm today. pic.twitter.com/IvHT1w4fV2 — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × The Mumbai Police tweeted that high tide today was expected at 12.03 pm. Low tide is expected at 6.04 pm. High tide expected at 12.03 pm & a low tide at 06.04 pm today #MumabaiRains — Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) September 20, 2017 × Mumbai Police had last night tweeted that the city's schools would remain shut today as a safety precaution, irrespective of weather conditions. Just now,the State Gov has declared a holiday in schools tomorrow for safety of students, irrespective of weather conditions #mumbairains — Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) September 19, 2017 × A spokesman for the city's famous dabbawallahs said they would not be working today. Won't be working today,no Dabba delivery by Mumbai Dabbawalas due to #MumbaiRains : Subhash Talekar, Mumbai Dabbawala Association Spox pic.twitter.com/KlJqPA1Cc7 — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × The met department said Mumbai city had got 210 mm rainfall, the suburbs had got 303 mm, and Dahanu near Mumbai had got 304 mm rainfall. Mumbai city recorded 210 mm rainfall, suburb recorded 303 mm rainfall & Dahanu near Mumbai recorded 304 mm rainfall: KS Hosalikar, DDG IMD — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 ×

Mumbai rains: Situation will improve from now on, says Met Dept

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