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Navi Mumbai International Airport: The inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport, initially planned for September 30, has now been postponed to October due to the forecast of heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Konkan area between September 27-29, Times of India reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to inaugurate the under-construction Navi Mumbai International Airport along with the third phase of the Mumbai Metro-3 from Worli to Cuff Parade. “There is a lot of loose soil and muck on the roads leading up to the new airport in Ulwe, which may make it difficult for visitors to reach the airport,” the Times of India quoted an official from the Maharashtra chief minister’s office as saying.

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Navi Mumbai International Airport To Be Inaugurated On October 30

- The inauguration of the much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport has been rescheduled to October 30, after the earlier date of September 30 was postponed due to forecasts of heavy rainfall across the city between September 27 and 29.

- On the same day, PM Modi was expected to launch Phase 3 of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, connecting Worli to Cuffe Parade.

- However, the launch has also been postponed and is likely to take place on October 8.

The airport is developed by Adani Airports through a public-private partnership (PPP) and is expected to offer seamless connectivity, an ultra-fast baggage handling system and state-of-the-art passenger amenities.

Reason For Delay In Navi Mumbai International Airport Inauguration

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), along with several other forecasters, has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and nearby areas towards the end of this month.

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“Many models are indicating extremely heavy rains over Mumbai during September 27-29 as the low-pressure trajectory will pass closer to Mumbai due to a southward shift,” CNBC18 quoted Weather forecaster Rushikesh Agre as saying.