Mumbai Monsoon Chaos: Flights Grounded And Legislators Stranded As Heavy Rain Hits City

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted air travel in Mumbai on Monday, July 6, 2026, forcing cancellations and widespread delays at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The disruption also affected Maharashtra’s political calendar, with several legislators unable to fly from Nagpur to Mumbai for the monsoon session of the state legislature.

According to airport data available till 11.30 am, 17 flights were cancelled and 217 flights were delayed across arrivals and departures at Mumbai airport. Airlines advised passengers to check flight status before leaving for the airport, as bad weather over Mumbai, Pune and Goa affected operations across parts of the network.

Mumbai rain disrupts flights at CSMIA

The impact was visible through the morning as airlines adjusted schedules because of poor weather conditions. Flight delays at Mumbai often create a wider network effect, as aircraft and crew rotations are linked to multiple cities. Passengers booked on connecting flights were advised to monitor airline apps and official communication channels for revised timings.

Akasa Air said heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune and Goa could delay some flights across its network. The airline asked travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and said its teams were available to assist affected passengers. It added that the weather situation was beyond its control.

IndiGo also issued a travel advisory, saying bad weather over Mumbai may affect flight schedules. The airline said it was monitoring the situation and working to move passengers safely. It asked flyers to stay updated through its website or mobile app and said its teams would provide support at each step.

For passengers, the immediate concern was uncertainty. Heavy rain can affect visibility, runway operations, ground handling, boarding, baggage movement and aircraft turnaround time. Even when a flight is not cancelled, delayed arrivals can push back departures. Travellers with time-sensitive connections were likely to face the most difficulty.

MLAs stranded as Nagpur-Mumbai flights are hit

The weather disruption also affected legislators travelling to Mumbai for the Maharashtra legislature’s monsoon session. Several MLAs from Nagpur were left stranded at the city’s airport after flights to Mumbai were cancelled or delayed. The situation forced some leaders to postpone travel plans instead of risking further disruption in Mumbai.

State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and several MLAs were among those unable to reach Mumbai in time. BJP MLA Sameer Meghe told reporters that his 10.10 am IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Mumbai was cancelled, leaving the group waiting until a decision was taken to postpone the journey.

BJP MLA Praveen Datke said the group chose to delay travel because of the chaos caused by rain. He indicated that it was safer to wait until the following day rather than remain stuck in uncertain weather and transport conditions. The cancelled flight added to the strain on the day’s legislative schedule.

Congress MLA Vikas Thakre expressed displeasure over the uncertainty, saying delayed flights had affected many legislators. “Flights have been delayed due to the rain, and many MLAs have also been arriving late. I believe the House proceedings should begin. Those who have come with questions are prepared, and the business of the House should continue,” he said.

Thakre also called for the legislative session to be extended to make up for the lost time. Bawankule, MLAs Vikas Thakre, Sameer Meghe and Praveen Datke, and MLC Rajiv Potdar were among those unable to reach Mumbai for the day’s proceedings, according to the available information.

Legislature work affected by severe weather

The monsoon session was later adjourned in both houses of the state legislature after forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds in Mumbai and nearby regions. The disruption underlined how extreme weather in Mumbai can affect not only daily commuters and air passengers, but also government functioning and scheduled public business.

Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council Sachin Ahir said strong storm-like winds had caused major traffic disruption on the Mumbai-Pune route. He said the Mumbai-Nashik highway remained open, while traffic on the Konkan route was being restored. He added that arrangements would be made for legislators unable to attend.

“We expect the MLAs to reach the Assembly, and for those who are unable to do so, arrangements will be made through a special sitting or by taking up their work the following day. The administration is working with full alertness, and any additional measures required will be implemented,” Ahir said.

The disruption came amid wider rain-related challenges in Mumbai, where road traffic, local train services and airport operations can be affected quickly during intense spells. Strong winds add another layer of risk, particularly for aviation and highway travel, as they can slow movement and force authorities to prioritise safety over schedules.

Passengers flying to or from Mumbai were advised to avoid relying on printed schedules and instead check live updates from airlines. Those travelling to the airport also needed to factor in road congestion, waterlogging and possible changes in terminal reporting times, especially if rain continued through the day.

With 17 cancellations and more than 200 delays reported by late morning, Monday’s disruption was significant for both travellers and the state legislature. Airlines continued to monitor weather conditions, while affected legislators waited for safer travel options to Mumbai before the monsoon session could resume its planned business.