As many as 27 flights were diverted from Mumbai airport today, and several have been delayed due to heavy rains and low visibility, according to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA).
The airport management said flights were diverted to Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Indore. Priority is being given to arrivals, delaying departures, and consequential changes that were made to accommodate diverted flights.
The airport also advised passengers to check their flight status before leaving home for their journey.
“Today, heavy rains and low visibility led to the suspension of runway operations from 2.22 am to 3.40 am. 27 flight diversions reported,” it said.
“In light of the inclement weather and forecast of heavy to very heavy rains, Mumbai Airport advises all the passengers to check their flight status with their respective airlines and leave for the airport a little earlier,” CSIA said in a post on X.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the state authorities are working to restore train and road services, which have been disrupted due to heavy rains and asked Mumbai residents to stay at home due to the flooding on the roads and railway tracks.