Mumbai Rains: IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet Warn Passengers Of Flight Delays, Cancellations Amid Heavy Downpour

Mumbai Rain News: Heavy rains pounded Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday, leading to waterlogging on roads in several areas and significantly disrupting flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. This prompted major airlines to issue advisories to passengers. IndiGo said that the persistent rains are causing periodic delays in their flight schedules. The low-cost carrier said it is working to provide real-time updates to passengers but advises everyone to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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"Continuous and heavy rains over Mumbai are causing periodic delays in flight schedules. While we strive to give you real-time updates, we kindly ask you to check your flight status before leaving for the airport. We are relentlessly working to ensure smooth operations and expect these delays to significantly reduce once the weather improves," IndiGo said in a post on X.

#6ETravelAdvisory: Continuous and heavy rains over #Mumbai are causing periodic delays in flight schedules. While we strive to give you real-time updates, we kindly ask you to check your flight status before leaving for the airport.

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 25, 2024

SpiceJet echoed similar concerns, stating that all departures and arrivals, as well as their consequential flights, 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 wrote on X.

#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/VkU7yLjZly.

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) July 25, 2024

Air India also alerted its passengers about potential disruptions. "Heavy rains in Mumbai are affecting flight operations and resulting in the cancellation and diversion of some of our flights. Air India is offering full refunds or a one-time complimentary rescheduling for bookings confirmed for travel on 25th July 2024," the advisory noted. "Please check your flight status before heading to the airport," it added.

#ImportantUpdate: Heavy rains in Mumbai are affecting flight operations and resulting in cancellation and diversion of some of our flights. Air India is offering full refunds or a one-time complimentary rescheduling for bookings confirmed for travel on 25th July 2024.

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— Air India (@airindia) July 25, 2024

Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has issued a 'Red' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, and Raigad districts for today. An 'Orange' alert has been issued for Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, and Mumbai districts for July 26.