The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Rajahmundry airport records 31 bird hit incidents during 2025-26, sparks safety concerns
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The Hindu Bureau
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Rajahmundry airport authorities reported 31 bird hit incidents in 2025-26, attributed to illegal waste dumping near the facility. Officials are now implementing stricter regulations, including a ban on construction within a 10km radius and new waste management protocols to ensure flight safety.
Rajahmundry airport authorities revealed on Monday that at least 31 bird hit incidents were recorded during the flight services in 2025-26, owing to unofficial dumping yards and dumping of poultry waste around the airport attracting the birds.
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