Mumbai Flights Diverted: Heavy Rainfall Forces Landings In Ahmedabad

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai has caused significant disruptions to air travel, leading to the diversion of multiple flights to Ahmedabad.

Vistara and SpiceJet have both rerouted flights due to severe weather conditions affecting Mumbai Airport, which has been hit by continuous downpours.

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Vistara Airlines has announced on X, formerly known as Twitter that Flight UK696, which was travelling from Amritsar to Mumbai, has been rerouted to Ahmedabad. The decision was made due to severe weather conditions affecting Mumbai Airport.

#DiversionUpdate: Flight UK696 from Amritsar to Mumbai (ATQ-BOM) has been diverted to Ahmedabad (AMD) due to bad weather at Mumbai airport and is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad (AMD) at 1215 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates.

— Vistara (@airvistara) July 21, 2024

In a related update, Flight UK963, travelling from Delhi to Mumbai, has been diverted to Ahmedabad due to similar weather disruptions affecting the Mumbai Airport.

#DiversionUpdate: Flight UK963 from Delhi to Mumbai (DEL-BOM) has been diverted to Ahmedabad (AMD) due to bad weather at Mumbai airport and is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad (AMD) at 1245 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates.

— Vistara (@airvistara) July 21, 2024

Additionally, Flight UK822, which was en route from Chennai to Mumbai, has also been redirected to Ahmedabad.

#DiversionUpdate: Flight UK822 from Chennai to Mumbai (MAA-BOM) has been diverted to Ahmedabad (AMD) due to bad weather at Mumbai airport and is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad (AMD) at 1300 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates.

— Vistara (@airvistara) July 21, 2024

SpiceJet has similarly informed passengers through a post on X about the impact of adverse weather conditions. The airline stated, "Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures and arrivals, along with their consequential flights, may be affected. Passengers are advised to monitor their flight status."

#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/VkU7yLjZly.

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) July 21, 2024

Mumbai Weather Today

Mumbai is currently grappling with intense rainfall, leading to extensive waterlogging and significant disruptions to public transport. The city is enduring its fourth consecutive day of heavy downpours. The weather department has issued warnings for Mumbai and its surrounding areas, including Pune, Thane, and Palghar.

The weather office has forecasted that moderate to heavy rain will persist throughout the day, exacerbating the challenging conditions. On Friday, central Mumbai recorded 78 mm of rain, while the eastern and western parts of the city received 57 mm and 67 mm, respectively.

The persistent rainfall has caused considerable inconvenience for commuters and travellers. Authorities are working to manage the impact on transportation and ensure safety amid the adverse weather. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights regularly and remain prepared for potential delays or cancellations.