Chaotic scenes were witnessed at the Mumbai airport on June 11, 2023, as several flights were delayed.
Inclement weather reportedly led to the closure of the main runway, causing the postponement of flights. Videos shared on social media purportedly showed irate passengers, some of whom also had verbal altercations with airline staff.
Air India tweeted that factors beyond its control had resulted in delays and cancellation of some flights.
India's west coast is bracing for Cyclone Biparjoy which has intensified into an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm'.