India, Aug. 18 -- IndiGo and Akasa Air, in separate advisories, urged passengers to plan their travel and check flight status in advance, amid heavy rain, waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Mumbai. A red alert has been issued in several parts of Mumbai by the India Meteorological Department.

Citing the severe waterlogging in the city, both airlines posted on their official X handle advising travellers to check flight status and plan in advance.

In the advisory, Indigo informed that waterlogging has been reported on key airport routes, which might lead to delays. "If you are travelling to the airport, we encourage you to plan ahead and check your flight status on our app and website before stepping out," it said further.

IndiGo als...