On Tuesday, 19 August 2025, airlines including IndiGo, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet issued a travel advisory for passengers departing from Mumbai amid heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging across the city. Several routes leading to the airport are affected, causing traffic congestion and operational delays.
Flight departures and arrivals are expected to be delayed, and passengers have been urged to check real-time flight status through the airlines’ official apps or websites before leaving for the airport.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for Mumbai, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas, heightening concerns for travel and safety.