India, Aug. 19 -- Heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning severely disrupted operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, leading to eight flight diversions between 9 am and 9.50 am, officials said. On average, departures and arrivals were delayed by about 45 minutes.

According to flight tracking portal Flightradar, 155 departing flights from the airport were delayed on Tuesday, while 102 inbound services also ran behind schedule.

The downpour also brought much of the city to a standstill. Several low-lying areas were inundated, slowing vehicular traffic and causing delays of local trains, further inconveniencing commuters across Mumbai and adjoining districts.

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