Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru Rain Update: The sudden monsoon rainfall and thunderstorms have affected India, driven by a strengthening weather system over the Arabian Sea. Heavy rainfall and strong winds in Maharashtra, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru have led to travel advisories from major airlines such as Air India and IndiGo. Here's everything you need to know about the current weather situation and its impact on air travel.
Cities like Pune, Bengaluru, several districts in Maharashtra, and Guwahati have experienced heavy rainfall recently. While this has brought some much-needed relief from the intense summer heat, it has also caused several problems. The heavy showers have led to traffic jams, localised flooding in various areas, and interruptions in power supply too.
Travel Advisory By Air India
#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) May 6, 2025
Adverse weather conditions caused by thunderstorms and rain, are currently impacting flight operations in Mumbai. As a result, some of our flights to and from Mumbai may experience delays or diversions, which could affect our overall flight schedule. We are…
Air India issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Mumbai due to bad weather conditions affecting flight operations. The airline stated that some flights were being diverted or delayed, causing disruptions to the overall flight schedule. Passengers were advised to stay updated on their flight status. They wrote, “#TravelAdvisory
Adverse weather conditions caused by thunderstorms and rain are currently impacting flight operations in Mumbai. As a result, some of our flights to and from Mumbai may experience delays or diversions, which could affect our overall flight schedule. We are making every effort to minimize these disruptions.”
Travel Advisory By IndiGo
#6ETravelAdvisory: #Mumbai and #Hyderabad's pre-monsoon showers are making a splash, but causing some delays too. Our teams are on standby to support you while we wait for the skies to clear. Check your flight status here https://t.co/ll3K8PwtRV pic.twitter.com/1fblt4y1QK
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 6, 2025
IndiGo also informed passengers that their flights might be delayed due to the weather. The airline recommended that travellers check the status of their flights to and from Mumbai before heading to the airport.
IndiGo shared on X, “#6ETravelAdvisory: #Mumbai and #Hyderabad's pre-monsoon showers are making a splash, but causing some delays too. Our teams are on standby to support you while we wait for the skies to clear.”
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Monsoon Arrival In Mumbai, Bengaluru, And Maharashtra
On the evening of May 20, 2025, a sudden thunderstorm hit Mumbai and the surrounding areas. While the rain brought a welcome break from the intense heat, it caused disruptions in traffic and the suburban railway network.
Heavy rain affected many parts of the city, including Malad, Andheri, Borivali, Kandivali, and Bandra, while the eastern suburbs saw lighter to moderate showers.
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India Meteorological Department Announces Red And Yellow Alerts
IMD has stated that the current spell of heavy rain is not over yet. Fresh weather alerts have been issued for South Peninsular India, Maharashtra, and now Gujarat, as the weather system is expected to strengthen in the coming days.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has reported the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea, just off the Karnataka coast.
The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for several districts, warning that similar weather conditions are likely to continue for the next four days, starting from Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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