Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 25 – Heavy rainfall has once again lashed Mumbai today, Friday, causing widespread waterlogging across several parts of the city and significantly disrupting daily life. As a precautionary measure to ensure public safety, an underpass in a waterlogged area has been closed.
The continuous downpours have led to severe inconvenience for commuters, with traffic moving at a snail’s pace across key routes throughout the city.
Air Travel Affected: IndiGo Advisory Follows Air India Incident
Adding to the travel woes, IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers early Friday, warning of potential delays and urging travelers to allocate extra time for airport commutes due to the inclement weather.
In a post on social media platform X, IndiGo Airlines stated, “Travel Advisory…A Rainy Day Reminder…With heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected over #Kolkata and #Mumbai, we’re seeing a chance of delays and slower traffic to and from the airport. While we can’t control the skies, we’re doing everything possible to keep your journey steady on the ground…” The advisory further recommended, “Please check your flight status and consider giving yourself a little cushion of time to reach the airport. We’ll keep you posted, and we’re always around if you need help.”
This advisory comes just days after a separate incident on Monday morning amid heavy rainfall, when an Air India flight from Kochi skidded off the runway while landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew.
The incident occurred at approximately 09:27 a.m. shortly after touchdown on the airport’s primary runway, which was slick due to monsoon rains. Despite the runway excursion, Flight AI2744 managed to safely taxi to the gate, and all passengers and crew disembarked without harm. An Air India spokesperson confirmed, “Flight AI2744, operating from Kochi to Mumbai on July 21, 2025, experienced heavy rain during landing, resulting in a runway excursion after touchdown. The aircraft taxied safely to the gate and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked. The aircraft has been grounded for checks. The safety of passengers and crew remain our top priority.” Airport authorities also confirmed the incident, stating that emergency protocols were immediately activated.
The affected aircraft has been grounded for inspection, and airport operations have been temporarily shifted to the secondary runway while authorities assess any potential damage to the primary strip.