The heavy rainfall predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Mumbai led to increased air traffic and congestion at the International airport on Monday.
IndiGo wrote in a post on X, “Due to weather and subsequent air traffic congestion, flights to/from #Mumbai are impacted. Do keep a tab on your flight status.”
In another post, IndiGo wrote, “Rains are likely to continue over Mumbai and it may impact flight departures and arrivals. While thinking of the monsoon is making y'all smile, do keep a tab on your flight status before heading to the airport.”
According to the IMD, Mumbai can expect moderate to heavy rainfall persisting throughout Monday, July 8, with the possibility of thunderstorms at night.
Vistara said, “Heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected enroute to Mumbai Airport today due to weather conditions. Customers are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport. Thank you.”
Several parts of the city experienced the waterlogging issue.
The local weather department reported that Mumbai's Dindoshi experienced heavy rainfall in the early hours of Monday, causing waterlogging in several areas. The IMD has also forecasted continued heavy rainfall across Maharashtra over the next three to four days. Specifically, heavy rains are expected in the Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada regions from July 8 to July 10, 2024, according to the Meteorological department.
Furthermore, Central Railway suburban services were affected due to heavy rains. CRPO said that rain services are affected at Sion and between Bhandup and Nahur stations. Rain Water was above the tracks so trains were stopped for nearly one hour, now water has receded a bit so trains are restarting but services are still affected.
According a press release issued by the IMD, "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over Konkan & Goa; Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over East Uttar Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka; Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Uttarakhand; Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over West Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Maharashtra, East Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat Region; Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, East Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Assam & Meghalaya, Telangana, Kerala & Mahe, Interior Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam."
