Mumbai Rain Delays Tishaa Kumar’s Funeral
Tishaa Kumar, the cousin of Bhushan Kumar and daughter of Krishan Kumar, succumbed to cancer in Germany on July 18. Despite earlier plans for her last rites to be conducted at the Vile Parle Crematorium at 5 pm today, unforeseen circumstances have altered the course of events. Heavy rainfall, which has inundated Mumbai since morning, proved to be an unexpected hurdle. The flight transporting Tishaa’s mortal remains from Germany, initially en route to Delhi, faced diversion to Ahmedabad due to adverse weather conditions in Mumbai. As a result, the scheduled arrival in Mumbai was postponed pending clearance from the Air Traffic Control. The news of the flight’s diversion dashed the hopes of many who had already begun to gather for Tishaa’s funeral. Disappointed mourners, who had set out from their homes, were compelled to return as the delay unfolded. The uncertainty surrounding the flight’s arrival further complicated an already emotional day for the Kumar family and their well-wishers.
Krishan Kumar, Tishaa’s father, expressed profound grief over the unfortunate turn of events. He emphasized the family’s desire to bid a dignified farewell to their beloved daughter and sought the understanding of those affected by the delay.
Local authorities and airport officials continued to monitor the weather conditions closely, hoping for a window of opportunity to facilitate the safe landing of the flight from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. The Air Traffic Control’s role in managing and coordinating flights during adverse weather conditions remained crucial in determining the next steps for Tishaa Kumar’s final journey home.
As the day unfolded, emotions ran high among those awaiting the arrival of Tishaa’s mortal remains. Plans for the funeral and cremation were put on hold, awaiting confirmation of the flight’s landing in Mumbai. The resilience of the Kumar family and the support of their friends and well-wishers stood as a testament to the community’s solidarity during this challenging time.