Mumbai: 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued thunderstorms and strong winds over the next 48 hours, warning of further disruptions and urging travellers to remain vigilant and check real-time updates. Airlines bore the brunt of the early monsoon surge.

On Monday morning, Mumbai experienced several hours of heavy rain, leading to widespread disruption across air, rail, and road transport networks. Operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were severely impacted, with major airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India forced to issue urgent travel advisories due to low visibility and waterlogged runways.

The IMD forecast light to moderate rainfall in parts of Mumbai over the next 24 hours, with occasional intense spells and gusty winds expected to continue. Daytime temperatures are predicted to remain between 23 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius until midweek.

SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Air India issues advisory for Mumbai bound passengers

SpiceJet experienced delays across its network caused by weather conditions in the city, which affected aircraft rotations.

Air India’s operations in Mumbai were also disrupted, resulting in irregular flight schedules, congestion at airport terminals, and increasing frustration among passengers.

Local trains in Mumbai also affected by heavy rains; waterlogging on streets

The city’s suburban rail network, crucial to daily commuters, was not spared. Central Railway services ran 8 to 10 minutes behind schedule as trains reduced speed due to poor visibility and ongoing rainfall. Western Railway services remained mostly operational, though some delays were reported on social media during the morning rush hour.

Road commuters faced severe difficulties as well. Waterlogging in several low-lying areas brought traffic to a near standstill. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a high tide alert, warning that sea levels could reach up to 4.75 metres around midday, increasing the risk of flooding in coastal and vulnerable zones.

On the Thane-Bhiwandi-Wada route, heavy rainfall from late last week had caused large potholes and triggered an eight-kilometre-long traffic jam, leaving commuters stranded for up to four hours. This incident highlighted the growing impact of monsoon-related damage on road infrastructure.

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