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Mumbai Rains Halt Airport Operations
5 Jul
Summary
- Runway operations suspended for an hour due to heavy rain and winds.
- Four IndiGo flights were cancelled and 13 others were diverted.
- Normal flight operations resumed after weather conditions improved.
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds forced Mumbai International Airport to temporarily suspend runway operations for approximately one hour on Sunday. The adverse weather conditions, including winds up to 42 knots and reduced visibility, prompted the safety measure.
During the suspension, four IndiGo flights were cancelled, and 13 incoming flights from various airlines were diverted to alternative airports. These diverted flights later returned to Mumbai. Outbound flights experienced average delays of 65 minutes, while incoming flights were delayed by roughly 45%.
The airport operator confirmed that normal runway operations recommenced after an hour as weather conditions stabilized. The airport handles around 980 to 1,000 flights daily, with an average of 48 movements per hour.
