2 Mumbai-Bound Vistara Flights Diverted to Ahmedabad Due to Bad Weather; IMD Issues Rain Alert

Mumbai: Amid rain alerts by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai-bound Vistara flights from Amritsar and Delhi respectively, has been diverted to Ahmedab due to b wear at Mumbai Airport.

information about same has been given by Vistara Airlines. 

Mumbai-Bound Vistara Flight From Amritsar Diverted to Ahmedab

In an official statement, Vistara has said, “Flight UK696 from Amritsar to Mumbai (ATQ-BOM) has been diverted to Ahmedab (AMD) due to b wear at Mumbai airport.”

statement by airline furr re, “ flight is expected to arrive in Ahmedab (AMD) at 12.15 hours.”

Vistara Flight from Delhi to Mumbai Diverted to Ahmedab Due To B Wear

Vistara's statement res, “Flight UK963 from Delhi to Mumbai (DEL-BOM) has been diverted to Ahmedab (AMD) due to b wear at Mumbai airport and is expected to arrive in Ahmedab (AMD) at 1245 hours. Please stay tuned for furr updates.”

Mumbai Rains: IMD Issues Alert

Mumbai is under an orange alert with forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall in certain areas. Similarly, Thane and Palghar districts face an orange alert, while Raig district is on red alert, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated instances of extremely heavy rain.

Mumbai and its metropolitan region were hit by heavy rains on July 20, causing waterlogging in several areas. Andheri Subway was temporarily closed due to flooding.

While local trains remained on track, BEST bus routes were diverted due to b wear and several low-lying areas of city remained waterlogged.

High Tide Expected at 11:18 PM in Mumbai

A high tide of 3.66 metres is expected at 11.18 pm, a wear official said.

city received 91 mm rainfall in 24-hour period ending 8 am on Saturday, while its eastern and western suburbs recorded 87 mm and 93 mm rainfall respectively, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.