Mumbai monsoon woes worsen: IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, SpiceJet issue travel advisories

Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt flight operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday, with airport sources reporting 17 flight cancellations and 217 delays across arrivals and departures till 11:30 am.

The weather-related disruptions come as Mumbai remains under an India Meteorological Department (IMD) Red Alert, with the city witnessing intense rainfall and gusty winds.

Airlines Issue Fresh Advisories

With no immediate improvement in weather conditions, several airlines issued fresh travel advisories, asking passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.

Akasa Air said, “Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune and Goa, some flights across our network may be delayed.”

The airline acknowledged the inconvenience caused to passengers, adding, "We realize that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your patience and understanding. While this situation is completely beyond our control, please rest assured that our teams are always ready to assist you."

Akasa Air also urged travellers to verify their flight status before commencing their journey to the airport.

IndiGo, SpiceJet And Air India Also Alert Passengers

IndiGo also cautioned passengers about possible disruptions, saying, "Bad weather over Mumbai may impact flight schedules." The airline added that it is closely monitoring the situation while assisting affected passengers.

Budget carrier SpiceJet issued a similar advisory on X, writing, "#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights might get affected." The airline requested passengers to keep track of their flight status through its official website before travelling to the airport.

Air India also warned that adverse weather could affect operations, saying, "Adverse weather conditions may impact flight operations to and from Mumbai and Delhi."

Passengers Advised To Check Flight Status

With rain continuing to lash Mumbai and forecasts indicating more showers, airlines have urged passengers to stay updated through official channels and check the latest status of their flights before heading to the airport to avoid inconvenience.

The heavy rainfall has affected both arriving and departing flights, with airlines working to minimise disruptions while weather conditions remain unfavourable.

CM on Mumbai rains

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday warned of a possible cloudburst-like spell in Nashik on Tuesday, and said that the state machinery has been put on high alert as heavy rains are expected to continue until July 8.

Addressing a press conference after reviewing the flood situation at the state disaster management control room, the chief minister urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay off the roads, as authorities worked to manage landslides, swollen rivers, and rescue operations.

"The weather situation till July 8 requires constant monitoring. There is a possibility of a cloudburst-like event in parts of Nashik tomorrow. We are keeping a close watch on the situation, and all agencies have been alerted," he said.

Fadnavis said some stretches of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Expressway had been closed after water accumulated at construction sites and restoration work was underway, while in Palghar district, another high tide expected later in the day could aggravate waterlogging if rainfall resumes.