Vistara Flight from Amritsar to Mumbai Diverted to Ahmedabad Due to Heavy Rain
A Vistara flight from Amritsar to Mumbai has been rerouted to Ahmedabad because of bad weather at Mumbai airport. Flight UK696 from Amritsar to Mumbai (ATQ-BOM) was diverted to Ahmedabad (AMD) and is expected to arrive at 12:15 PM, according to Vistara Airlines.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Mumbai issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in the city, which will remain in effect until July 24. The forecasted temperatures are expected to range from a high of 29°C to a low of 25°C.
Heavy rain battered parts of Mumbai on Saturday, causing significant waterlogging across the city. Several roads have been closed and traffic has been redirected due to the extensive flooding.
The monsoon covered the entire country six days ahead of its normal schedule. Delhi, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir received the spell in early July.
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Vistara -: Vistara is an Indian airline company that operates flights within India and to some international destinations.
Amritsar -: Amritsar is a city in the state of Punjab, India, known for the Golden Temple, a significant Sikh shrine.
Mumbai -: Mumbai is a large city on the west coast of India, known as the financial capital of the country.
Ahmedabad -: Ahmedabad is a major city in the state of Gujarat, India, known for its rich history and culture.
Regional Meteorological Centre -: The Regional Meteorological Centre is a government office that provides weather forecasts and warnings for a specific region.
Yellow alert -: A yellow alert is a weather warning that indicates heavy rain or other weather conditions that could cause problems but are not extremely dangerous.
Monsoon -: The monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains to India, usually from June to September.
Waterlogging -: Waterlogging happens when heavy rain causes water to accumulate on the ground, making it difficult for people and vehicles to move.
Road closures -: Road closures occur when roads are blocked or closed off, often due to flooding or other hazards, making them impassable.
