Nepal in Turmoil: Airports Shut Down, Flights Grounded, Nepali Army in Command

Due to ongoing, intense protests, all airports in Nepal, including Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, have been shut down until Wednesday at noon. All flights were suspended starting Tuesday at 2 PM, due to rising instability, leaving numerous passengers stranded in Nepal. The decision regarding the reopening of the airport will depend on a security review. The Nepali army has now taken over command of the airport, but the situation continues to be precarious concerning the safety of both planes and passengers.