Mumbai faced severe consequences of heavy rainfall over the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday witnessing intense downpours that caused extensive waterlogging across the city. The downpours led to significant traffic jams, disrupting the flow of transportation. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for heavy to very heavy rains today, urging residents to be prepared for the continued downpours. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for isolated areas tomorrow, July 14, indicating the potential for even heavier rainfall in specific locations.
The heavy rains also impacted air traffic, leading to disruptions in flights. Budget carrier IndiGo reported significant delays and cancellations due to air traffic congestion caused by the weather conditions. The airline took to X (formerly Twitter) to inform passengers about the ongoing disruptions. They urged passengers to check their flight status regularly and contact the airline’s ground team for any assistance. IndiGo stated, “Due to air traffic congestion in Mumbai caused by heavy rains, departures and arrivals continue to be impacted. Ongoing air traffic congestion in Mumbai continue to impact flights. Stay updated on your flight status at http://bit.ly/3DNYJqj. For any immediate assistance, feel free to reach out to our on-ground team.”
