Situation at International terminal stable: Mumbai Airport

Owing to your query, due to the inclement weather conditions and the extreme heavy downpour of rain in Mumbai on July 26, 2019, though delayed there were continuous operations at the Mumbai International Airport. Few flights were diverted. With non-stop rain, we did observe waterlogging at the landside area. The situation was immediately addressed by MIAL’s on-duty staff and they were relentlessly on ground to curb the situation so that the passengers could commute hassle-free. Within a few minutes, the issue was addressed and subsequently, the water level was brought down with de-watering pumps.

Keeping the adverse weather and the passengers in mind, the contingency plan at MIAL was activated, furthermore, food, water, and transportation were arranged for the passengers. Appreciating the situation, the passengers too cooperated and appreciated the efforts put in by the airport team. Talking about the water dripping from the ceiling, basically due to dislocation of rainwater pipeline joint due to heavy inflow of rain water in one of the pipe causing leakage. It was addressed within no time and the required actions were taken to clear the water without disturbing the passengers. Through the entire unfolding of events, the situation at the Mumbai Airport’s International terminal was normal yesterday. The operations at the airport are stable today as well: Mumbai Airport