Mumbai Flights Face Rain Delays, One Diverted

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai has disrupted flight operations in the city. Mumbai airport witnessed flight diversions and several go-arounds as conditions were not favourable for safe landing of the flights.

Sources from air traffic control (ATC) told CNBC-TV18 that there have been nine go-arounds and one diversion at Mumbai airport since morning on August 18 due to extreme rainfall across the city.

An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Mumbai was diverted to Surat, they said.

Heavy downpour in the city has disrupted the daily life of the netizens, as waterlogging at many places has caused traffic jams, and the civic authority declaring holidays for schools and colleges. The weather agency has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding

regions for next two days.

Airlines issue advisories 

Several Indian airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air issued passenger advisories on Monday, August 18, due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai.

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IndiGo airlines issued travel advisory for passengers urging them to leave early from home if they have to catch a flight from the Mumbai Airport.

"The rain continues to make its presence

felt across Mumbai, and road travel has been affected in parts. Traffic is moving slowly on some routes to the airport due to persistent showers and pooling water," the airline said on X (formerly Twitter), as of 9:36 am on August 18.

"If you are catching a flight today, we recommend heading out early and keeping an eye on your flight updates via our app and website. Our airport teams are standing by and ready to help you along the way," it added.

Similarly, SpiceJet said that due to bad weather in

Mumbai, all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. It requested passengers to keep a check on their flight status on its official website.

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Airline company Akasa Air also issued a travel advisory for its passengers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa and Pune due to heavy rainfall.

"We anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport. To ensure a seamless travel

experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the airport well in time for your flight," Akasa Air said in a statement on X.

"We realise that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your understanding," it added, further asking people to check their flight status on the company's website.