Mumbai rains: Red alert sounded for city, adjoining districts; airlines issue travel advisories

Mumbai rains

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for Mumbai and adjoining districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall.

According to a report by India TV, the alert includes Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, with the possibility of very intense and continuous spells in some areas. Districts such as Sindhudurg, and the ghat regions of Nashik are also expected to be lashed by heavy rain.

The IMD stated that while the Konkan belt and adjoining north Maharashtra may face extreme weather, the rest of the state, including central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha, is likely to receive only low-intensity showers during this period.

District administrations on high alert until September 30

In view of the IMD forecast, the State Emergency Operation Centre has directed all district administrations to be on high alert until September 30 (Tuesday). The government has warned urban flooding in low-lying areas of Mumbai and Konkan districts, landslides in ghat regions, and potential flash floods.

Issuing advisory, SpiceJet tweeted, “Due to bad weather (rain) in Mumbai (BOM), traffic congestion is expected. Passengers travelling to the airport are requested to keep a tab on live traffic and flight status, and plan their journey accordingly. http://spicejet.com/#status”

IndiGo also issued a travel advisory, “The showers have not taken a break in #Mumbai, and neither has the road congestion. Traffic towards the airport is currently slower in several areas. We recommend planning your commute in advance and checking your flight status before heading out. Our airport teams are on the ground and ready to support you as you travel. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.”