Air India on Wednesday night issued an advisory to passengers travelling to and from Mumbai as adverse weather conditions impacted flight operations. The airline said that some of its flights are facing diversions or delays, affecting overall flight schedule.
"Adverse weather conditions caused by thunderstorms and rain, are currently impacting flight operations in Mumbai. As a result, some of our flights to and from Mumbai may experience delays or diversions, which could affect our overall flight schedule. We are making every effort to minimise these disruptions..."
Similarly, IndiGo also announced that its flights could face delays and advised passengers to check the status of their flights to and from Mumbai.
There was a sudden spell of thunderstorm and rain across Mumbai and the surrounding areas on Tuesday evening. It brought relief from the scorching heat, but also disrupted traffic and suburban railway.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of the city including Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, Andheri and Bandra, while the eastern suburbs and parts recorded light to moderate rainfall. There was a dust storm before the change in weather, which was accompanied by gusty winds.
Neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad also witnessed thunderstorms and rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘nowcast’ warning at 9.35 pm, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and moderate rain, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph, over isolated areas in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Nashik for the next few hours.
Suburban train services affected
The adverse weather led to delays of 15 to 20 minutes on both the Western and Central Railway lines, officials said. There were reports of sparks on overhead lines in many areas.
Western Railway said a piece of cloth was found entangled in the Overhead Equipment (OHE) on the Dahisar fast line, temporarily affecting train movement until safety checks were completed. “All train operations are normal now. Trains running properly,” a Western Railway spokesperson said.
Central Railway reported multiple trippings of overhead wires, especially in the Kalyan-Kasara section, adding to the delays.
"Adverse weather conditions caused by thunderstorms and rain, are currently impacting flight operations in Mumbai. As a result, some of our flights to and from Mumbai may experience delays or diversions, which could affect our overall flight schedule. We are making every effort to minimise these disruptions..."
Similarly, IndiGo also announced that its flights could face delays and advised passengers to check the status of their flights to and from Mumbai.
There was a sudden spell of thunderstorm and rain across Mumbai and the surrounding areas on Tuesday evening. It brought relief from the scorching heat, but also disrupted traffic and suburban railway.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of the city including Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, Andheri and Bandra, while the eastern suburbs and parts recorded light to moderate rainfall. There was a dust storm before the change in weather, which was accompanied by gusty winds.
Neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad also witnessed thunderstorms and rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘nowcast’ warning at 9.35 pm, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and moderate rain, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph, over isolated areas in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Nashik for the next few hours.
Suburban train services affected
The adverse weather led to delays of 15 to 20 minutes on both the Western and Central Railway lines, officials said. There were reports of sparks on overhead lines in many areas.
Western Railway said a piece of cloth was found entangled in the Overhead Equipment (OHE) on the Dahisar fast line, temporarily affecting train movement until safety checks were completed. “All train operations are normal now. Trains running properly,” a Western Railway spokesperson said.
Central Railway reported multiple trippings of overhead wires, especially in the Kalyan-Kasara section, adding to the delays.
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