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In response to escalating regional tensions, IndiGo Airlines has suspended all its services to and from Kuwait, following a drone strike impacting the airport's passenger terminal. This closure of Kuwait's airspace has led to considerable disruptions for travelers.

Emirates has issued a travel advisory due to tightened Ebola-related entry requirements by the US and Canada for travelers from Uganda. This response to Uganda's latest outbreak includes enhanced health screenings and monitoring, reflecting increased global aviation caution following the pandemic.

Trichy MP Durai Vaiko has urged the Airports Authority of India to allocate Rs350 crore for extending the Trichy International Airport's runway to accommodate widebody aircraft. This expansion is crucial for enhancing passenger and cargo handling capacity and realizing the full potential of the new integrated passenger terminal.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has issued a health advisory. Passengers travelling from Ebola-affected countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan must report symptoms. These include fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and unexplained bleeding. Immediate screening is advised for those with symptoms or contact with patients. This is a preventive measure for public health.

Isolation Beds Readied at Airport, Hospitals

In response to the escalating furore surrounding the Ebola Virus Disease, Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has taken a significant step by initiating thermal screening for every international passenger. Spearheaded by the Airport Health Organization, this forward-thinking strategy aims to swiftly identify symptoms of high fever, a telltale sign of potential infections, thereby bolstering health security for all.

Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather shift with rain and severe thunderstorms, prompting a red alert from the IMD. Wind speeds are expected to reach 80 km/h, with the activity continuing until May 31. This follows days of extreme heat, with temperatures dropping significantly. Experts attribute the change to a western disturbance and moisture from the Bay of Bengal.

Turkish Airlines cargo aircraft breached vertical separation with Flydubai passenger aircraft when the collision-alert sounded in both cockpits

Former WWE star Curtis Axel, son of wrestling legend Mr. Perfect, was arrested in Anoka County for DWI and accident-related charges. Reports indicate he crashed into a McDonald's drive-thru, refused a chemical test, and had an open vodka bottle. Axel, who left WWE in 2020, was physically removed from his vehicle by police.

Govt boosts surveillance, readies isolation wards

India has intensified Ebola preparedness following outbreaks in Uganda and DRC. The Directorate General of Health Services issued advisories for travelers, urging immediate reporting of symptoms like fever or bleeding within 21 days of arrival. States are enhancing surveillance, screening, and hospital readiness, though no cases have been detected domestically.