Noida International Airport in Jewar experienced temporary waterlogging on Tuesday after a spell of heavy rain, leaving water pooled in the passage linking the terminal building with the parking area and taxi stand. Videos of the airport quickly surfaced online, prompting social media users to joke that the newly operational airport had turned into a “seaport.” Read on to know more.
Noida Airport Turned Into A ‘Seaport’ Due To Heavy Rainfall
A video posted by Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) on X shows heavy waterlogging inside the Noida Airport. Despite the waterlogging, airport operations continued normally, with no delays to flights. Airport teams set up pumps to clear the affected area, and authorities said the water was removed within 30 minutes.
The affected area is an underground passage linking the terminal with the parking and taxi facilities. The passage, which has been made to resemble the ghats of Varanasi, is situated below the departure kerbside road and is used by passengers travelling between the terminal and parking areas.
Following the water accumulation, the escalator in the passage was temporarily shut. Passenger movement was also diverted through an alternative route, while travellers could be picked up directly from the kerbside.
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According to the airport officials, the water entered the corridor following an intense spell of rain over a short period. The airport staff were quickly assigned to address the situation. The official stated that the Airport teams responded promptly, clearing the water within 30 minutes. There was no impact on flight operations or the overall functioning of the airport.
How Did Social Media React To It?
As soon as the video went viral, it quickly became meme material for social media users. Users started poking fun at the situation and the airport’s recent launch.
One user joked, “You can now experience both airport and seaport together.” Another commented, “Heavy rains? Noida mei aaj konsi baarish hogyi bhai?”, while another wrote, “Swimming pool ka bhi jugaad ho gaya hai guys airport par.”
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The incident comes as Noida International Airport defines itself as a modern international gateway serving the Delhi-NCR. What are your thoughts about this?
Cover Image Courtesy: X/Mumbai Nowcast
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