Airspace Closures and Civilian Impact

As of May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan have both closed sections of their airspace amid escalating military tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam attack and subsequent cross-border operations.

Date: May 10, 2025

Author: Kriti Singh (kriti7479@blog.com)

Airspace closure and impact on citizens - May 10, 2025

Airspace closure:

In response to rising military tensions, India and Pakistan have imposed airspace restrictions on sensitive border areas, according to the Pahangam attack on April 22nd.

Switch off airspace: The most important areas affected include Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and the northern regions of Pakistan.

Flight failure: Many domestic and international flights have been cancelled, delayed or redirected. This includes operations at airports in Srinagar, Amritsar, Lahore and Islamabad.

Security Measures: DGCA (India) and PCAA (Pakistan) will continuously monitor the situation and advise airlines to avoid certain air corridors. Travelers were asked to check their flight status before they went to the airport.

Impact on citizens:

Military operations and retaliation have caused considerable stress among the control line and civilians near the border.

Victims and injuries: Artillery fire and drone attacks led to civilian casualties, particularly in the villages of Sarcott, Rajuli (India) and Narowal (Pakistan).

Evacuation: Authorities have launched mass evacuations in high-risk areas. Subsidized camps have been set up to protect displaced people. Infrastructure Damage: The report shows damage to your home, school and basic infrastructure. Power failures and communication envelopes were observed in the affected zones.

Institutional closures: Schools and government agencies in the area at risk have been temporarily closed to ensure security.

summary:

conf. As the situation is developing, rescue services and military forces are still on alert.

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