Heavy rainfall in Mumbai disrupts flight operations, airlines issue advisories

Continuous heavy rainfall in Mumbai has severely disrupted flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Major airlines have issued advisories to passengers, warning of potential delays and disruptions.

IndiGo reported that persistent rains are causing periodic delays in their flight schedules. The low-cost carrier said it is working hard to provide real-time updates to passengers and advises everyone to check their flight status before heading to the airport. "We are relentlessly working to ensure smooth operations and expect these delays to significantly reduce once the weather improves," IndiGo stated.

Air India also alerted its passengers about potential disruptions. "Flights to and from Mumbai may get affected due to heavy rains. Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement," the advisory noted. "Please check flight status before heading to the airport."

SpiceJet echoed similar concerns, stating that all departures and arrivals at Mumbai airport might be impacted due to the adverse weather conditions. "Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status," the airline advised.

Poor visibility and gusty winds led to a brief suspension of flight operations at Mumbai airport on Thursday morning. Operations resumed after about 20 minutes when visibility improved. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stated, “The disaster management system of all the districts and the concerned officials of the district administration have been instructed to provide the necessary assistance to the people as soon as possible without any delay in the rescue and relief work.” He urged people to stay indoors and be cautious while traveling.