Mumbai faced severe rains and flooding on Monday, August 18.
Reports from Indian media reveal that adverse weather led to nine flight diversions, with one redirected due to “poor visibility.”
Airlines have used X to alert passengers to verify flight schedules and depart early for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), as surrounding areas are flooded and traffic-heavy.
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Travel Advisory
☔ The rain hasn’t eased in Mumbai, nor has the traffic. Airport-bound routes are currently congested.
We advise planning your trip in advance and checking flight status before leaving.
Our…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 18, 2025
CSMIA also advised passengers to contact their airlines before heading to the airport.
Due to heavy rain forecasts in Mumbai, passengers should check their flight status with airlines and allow extra time to reach the airport. #CSMIA #PassengerAdvisory #MumbaiAirport #WeatherUpdate pic.twitter.com/AILp023cun
— Mumbai Airport (@CSMIA_Official) August 18, 2025
ANI reported that schools and colleges declared a holiday because of the weather. State minister Ashish Shelar assured that measures are in place to safely return children already on their way to school.
ANI visuals on X show cars navigating through flooded streets as heavy rains persist.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Heavy rains in Mumbai resulted in waterlogged areas
(Visuals from the Matunga area.) pic.twitter.com/Si9Db6HP9H
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
