Heavy rainfall battered ,[object Object], on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, leading to severe disruptions at ,[object Object],. Airport officials confirmed that operations were heavily impacted with more than 250 flights affected, including 155 departing flights and 102 arrivals experiencing significant delays. The heavy downpour began early in the morning, resulting in eight flight diversions within one hour and average delays of 45 minutes for both arrivals and departures. The rising water levels of the nearby Mithi River and waterlogging at key airport approach roads created additional operational challenges for airlines and ground staff, leaving many travelers stranded or anxious about their flight status.

The chaos extended beyond the airport, with widespread flooding paralyzing transportation across ,Mumbai,. Several low-lying neighborhoods, including Andheri, Dadar, and Chembur, were inundated after the city recorded over 500mm of rain in just 84 hours. Key transit points such as the Andheri Subway remained submerged under knee-deep water, blocking vehicle movement and aggravating delays on roads connecting to the airport. In response to relentless showers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation declared a holiday for all educational institutions, while emergency teams remained on high alert for rescue operations. The state government urged citizens to defer non-essential travel, intensifying the difficulties for those needing to reach the airport for their flights.

Airlines, notably ,[object Object], and Air India, issued travel advisories on social media, cautioning passengers about delayed departures and arrivals due to waterlogging and traffic snarls en route to the airport. ,IndiGo, recommended that passengers set out early and monitor flight updates via their mobile apps and websites as operational challenges persisted on both airside and landside. Social media platforms were flooded with complaints from frustrated passengers, some reporting over an hour’s wait for checked luggage after being kept inside aircraft for extended durations due to prolonged holding patterns or delayed exits from runways.

Meteorological warnings and advisories predicted continued heavy rainfall and possible further disruptions. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for ,Mumbai,, emphasizing the likelihood of extremely heavy showers and associated flooding through the day. Authorities braced for more travel chaos, as inbound and outbound flights faced unpredictable delays with visibility frequently dipping below safe operational thresholds. Airlines coordinated with airport officials in efforts to minimize disruptions while prioritizing passenger safety and comfort. As waterlogged roads, railway tracks, and halted infrastructure continued to impede movement across the city, both the airport and the broader transport network struggled to return to normalcy amid ongoing monsoon fury.