IndiGo issues travel advisory as Mumbai rains disrupt flight operations amid red alert

Flight operations in Mumbai were affected on Monday as heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions continued across the city prompting airlines to issue advisories for passengersIndiGo said flight schedules could be impacted due to bad weather conditions over Mumbai and advised passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airportTravel Advisory Bad weather over Mumbai may impact flight schedules We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be safely and smoothly We request that you stay updated on your flight status via our website or app Please be assured that our teams are here to assist you at every step and provide full support Thank you for your patience and understanding the airline saidTravel AdvisoryBad weather over Mumbai may impact flight schedulesWe are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be safely and smoothlyWe request that you stay updated on your flight status via our website or app Please be assuredhellipmdash IndiGo IndiGo6E July 6 2026Passengers have been advised to keep track of airline updates as rainfall activity continues across Mumbai and nearby areasIMD upgrades warning to red alertThe India Meteorological Department IMD on Monday issued a red alert for Mumbai Thane and Raigad districts forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall along with strong windsThe weather department upgraded its warning from an orange alert to a red alert in the morning after observing changes in weather conditionsAccording to the IMD occasional strong winds with speeds reaching 7080 kmph are expected over the regionAuthorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious during periods of intense rainfallHeavy rain may disrupt transport and essential servicesThe weather department warned that intense rainfall could lead to flooding in lowlying and urban areas It also cautioned about the possibility of flash floods and rising water levels in some catchment areasThe IMD said water could flow over roads and bridges in vulnerable locations while weak trees old structures and poorly maintained buildings could be affected due to strong winds and continuous rainfallLandslides mudslides and rock falls are also possible in vulnerable areas officials saidRough sea conditions and strong winds are expected along the Konkan coast Road rail air and ferry services may face disruptions due to the weather conditionsEssential civic services including electricity and water supply could also be impactedResidents advised to follow safety precautionsThe IMD has urged commuters to check traffic conditions before starting their journey and follow advisories issued by local authoritiesResidents have been advised to avoid staying in unsafe structures stay away from open areas during thunderstorms and avoid taking shelter under isolated trees or structuresPeople have also been advised to unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms avoid water bodies and maintain distance from objects that conduct electricity to reduce the risk of lightningrelated incidentsAdvisory issued for agricultural activitiesThe weather department said strong winds and heavy rainfall could affect plantations horticulture and standing cropsFarmers have been advised to harvest mature crops at the earliest and protect harvested produce The IMD also suggested moving stored grains to safer locations avoiding irrigation and chemical spraying and ensuring proper drainage of excess water from fieldsAuthorities said the weather situation is being closely monitored as heavy rainfall continues across the region