Heavy rain lashed Mumbai and its suburbs early Tuesday, disrupting suburban train services, causing waterlogging in several areas and prompting an airline weather advisory for passengers travelling through the city.

The downpour began around 4 am across Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs and remained intense through the early hours before easing somewhat around 7 am. However, dark clouds continued to gather over the city, with more rain likely through the day.

Neighbouring Thane and Navi Mumbai also received heavy rain from the early hours. Thane had been witnessing showers since Monday night and recorded 11.69 mm of rainfall over 22 hours before the rain eased.

Waterlogging was reported at several locations in Mumbra, Mahape and Airoli after intense rainfall, affecting road movement in parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The airline said bad weather over Mumbai may disrupt scheduled as well as consequential flights, with delays potentially affecting connecting routes. Passengers have been advised to check their individual flight status before leaving for Mumbai airport and stay updated through the airline’s official flight-status page.

Mumbai has witnessed several spells of intense monsoon rain in recent weeks, with heavy showers previously affecting airport operations and resulting in flight delays and diversions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense rainfall in parts of the region and highlighted the possibility of localised flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.

With further showers expected, commuters and air passengers have been urged to plan their journeys accordingly, check traffic and flight updates in real time, and allow additional travel time.