Delays expected in flights to and from Mumbai amid heavy rainfall, say major airlines; Air India offers full refund | Business News
Major airlines, including Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo, Thursday issued notices regarding potential delays in flights to and from Mumbai as torrential rains lashed the city. Owing to the disruption in flight operations, Air India announced full refunds or one-time complimentary rescheduling for bookings confirmed on July 25.
“Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected,” SpiceJet wrote in a post on X.
Meanwhile, Air India advised travellers to start early for the airport as disruptions in traffic due to waterlogging could cause delays in movement. “Please check flight status before heading to the airport,” the air carrier wrote on X.
#ImportantUpdate: Flights to and from Mumbai may get affected due to heavy rains. Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement.
Please check flight status before heading to the airport by clicking here:…
— Air India (@airindia) July 25, 2024
“We are relentlessly working to ensure smooth operations and expect these delays to significantly reduce once the weather improves,” IndiGo wrote in a statement.
Heavy rains battered Mumbai on Thursday, causing the Vehar Lake to overflow and the Andheri subway to shut, with multiple areas experiencing flooding.
The Central Railway announced that local trains are operating at reduced speeds due to low visibility caused by heavy rains and high winds.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged citizens in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Pune to stay indoors, and assured that the district and municipal administrations are on alert, with rescue operations ongoing in flood-prone areas.
Shinde stated that NDRF, SDRF, Army, Navy, Police, Fire Brigade, and Health systems are coordinating efforts. Instructions have been given to evacuate and provide necessities to affected people, he added.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in Mumbai and nearby areas, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall.
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