Mumbai Airport, Indigo, SpiceJet Issue Travel Advisory As Flights Take Hit Due To Heavy Rains In City; IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Mumbai: The 'City of Dreams', Mumbai, along with its suburbs, has been facing significant rainfall since early Monday morning, resulting in waterlogging in numerous places, including Andheri, which affected travel to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Flight Operations Take Hit
Flight operations were disrupted, prompting airlines to advise passengers to check flight statuses and arrive early. SpiceJet warned that all departures and arrivals might be affected due to the severe weather conditions, urging passengers to verify their flight information via their website.
Similarly, IndiGo issued a travel advisory, advising passengers to plan their commute in advance due to slow-moving traffic caused by the downpour, encouraging them to leave earlier and check flight statuses before departure.
The airlines expressed understanding of the difficulties posed by the weather, assuring passengers that ground teams were prepared to assist and maintain operations as smoothly as possible.
The Andheri subway was shut down because of flooding, resulting in delays for passengers going to the airport. Terrifying images of the waterlogging are circulating on social media as residents express their frustration with BMC's negligence regarding the roads.
Check Out Waterlogging Visuals At Andheri
Mumbai Airport Issues Advisory
An additional advisory from Mumbai Airport emphasized the need for passengers to check flight statuses with airlines and allow extra time for travel to the airport due to heavy rain forecasts.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Mumbai, indicating moderate to heavy rainfall expected in the area over the next few hours.
Commuters were urged to stay updated and exercise caution while commuting during the inclement weather as multiple routes toward the airport faced significant delays.
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