Airlines begin cancelling flights as Mumbai downpour worsens
Domestic airlines warn their passengers to plan travel accordingly due to heavy rains and waterlogging in Mumbai.
Following which other airlines like Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India and Vistara have also advised passengers to plan travel accordingly.
The national carrier, Air India has advised its passengers to check with its call centre for travel updates.
“Due to heavy rain, flight operations may get affected at BOM apt (Bombay airport). Please contact AI Call Center for updates,” AI said in a tweet.
Later the company put out another tweet saying that some flights to and from Mumbai stood cancelled.
“Due to ATC congestion at Delhi & Mumbai, all Departures/Arrivals & their consequential flights might get affected. Passengers are requested to cross check their flight status before leaving for the airport,” Spicejet said in a tweet.
Further the airline added, “Thunder storm and Rain likely to affect Kolkata airport.”
Vistara said, “Customers flying ex-BOM are advised to allow more time for their journey to airport. Congestion on roads expected due to heavy rains. Delays due to heavy rains may impact departures & arrivals at BOM.”
SkyMet weather forecast website said Mumbai city received 86 mm rainfall in three hours. Areas impacted range from Santa Cruz to Colaba.
Dadar Circle, Hind Mata and Gandhi Market are said to be waterlogged.
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