Heavy Rain and Red Alert Disrupt Flight Operations in Mumbai; 4 IndiGo Flights Cancelled

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai on Friday following several days of unrelenting monsoon showers that have affected transportation services and flooded areas of the city.

Over the weekend, the IMD forecast severe to very heavy rainfall along with sporadic periods of extremely heavy rainfall.

IMD predicted that on Sunday, there was potential for severe weather that could disrupt daily life and the city’s transport systems.

Cancellation of four IndiGo flights

Flight operations in Mumbai faced disruptions due to heavy rainfall. Heavy rain and strong winds forced Mumbai International Airport authorities to halt all runway operations for an hour on Sunday, resulting in the cancellation of four IndiGo flights and the diversion of thirteen arriving planes from different operators to neighbouring airports, according to sources.

However, they stated that the 13 flights that were rerouted because of inclement weather eventually returned to Mumbai.

Passengers faced difficulties 

According to sources, 45% of incoming flights were arriving late at Mumbai International Airport and 90% of outbound flights were leaving with an average delay of 65 minutes, which was negatively affecting passengers.

The four IndiGo flights that were cancelled are 6E 395 (Delhi–Mumbai), 6E 5273 (Mumbai–Indore), 6E 552 (Indore–Mumbai), and 6E 6613 (Mumbai–Delhi), as per sources.

After seeing the condition, IndiGo issued a travel advisory on X,

Due to adverse weather conditions in Mumbai, flight operations are impacted. We understand that extended wait times, both on the ground and onboard, may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience.  

For the most up-to-date flight information, please visit https://goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html.

Our crew and ground teams are there to support you and ensure your wait is as comfortable as possible.  We value your time and are doing everything we can to help you get on your way as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued understanding.

IndiGo further added, 

Bad weather over Delhi and Mumbai has impacted flight schedules.  We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.

However, the four flights that were cancelled at Mumbai International Airport were not mentioned by IndiGo.

The airport manages between 980 and 1,000 flights every day, with an average of 48 air traffic movements, 24 arrivals, and 24 departures every hour, according to Air Traffic Control (ATC) sources.