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Heavy rain at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 diverts 17 flights
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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The India Meteorological Department reported that the airport recorded 72.4mm of rainfall, while Bengaluru City received 14mm, until 8:30 am on May 10. T2, known as a terminal in a garden, commenced domestic operations on January 15, 2023.
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2 (T2) was struck by a heavy downpour on the evening of May 9, 2024, causing water leakage in parts of the terminal and leading to the diversion of 17 flights to Chennai.
The rainfall, which occurred between 21:35 hrs. and 22:29 hrs, resulted in rainwater dripping from the roof near the baggage claim area of T2. A spokesperson for Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) stated, “Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds led to the diversion of flights.”
The diverted flights included four each from IndiGo and Air India Express, two from Air India and others from Vistara, Akasa Air and Star Air. The three international flights diverted were Singapore Airlines (SQ 510), Etihad (EY 238) from Abu Dhabi and KLM flight (KL-879) from Amsterdam.
Bangalore Airport is flooded
Total destruction in new Terminal 2 – C5 and C6@AAI_Official @BLRAirport #Bengalururains pic.twitter.com/GgLMvtlyZN— Rohhinn (@RohinSelva) May 9, 2024
“Our teams promptly responded to the situation to mitigate the impact and restore normal operations. We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers,” the spokesperson added.
The India Meteorological Department reported that the airport recorded 72.4mm of rainfall, while Bengaluru City received 14mm, until 8:30 am on May 10. Many passengers faced severe inconvenience due to waterlogged roads.
Traffic police officials reported waterlogging from Chalukya Circle to Hebbal flyover as well as Hunasamaranahalli. An advisory issued by Bengaluru traffic police on May 9 warned commuters to expect a 30 to 40-minute delay to the airport due to heavy congestion.
T2, known as a terminal in a garden, was built for ₹5,000 crore and inaugurated by PM Modi on November 11, 2022. It commenced domestic operations on January 15, 2023, and international flight operations began on September 12.
Unfortunate scenes at Bengaluru’s T2 of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) as heavy rains lead to leaks, on May 9th amidst heavy rainfall in the city, causing inconvenience for travelers. #Bengaluru #Bangalore #Rain#Karnataka #Airport #India
— Mr. Shaz (@Wh_So_Serious) May 10, 2024
Meanwhile, Bengaluru, which has been reeling under an acute water crisis since March this year, saw much-needed respite in the form of rains bringing the city to a halt with flooding in low-lying areas.
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rains for the next seven days in Bengaluru, offering a temporary reprieve from the relentless water crisis gripping the city. However, the aftermath of the torrential rainfall saw numerous areas of the city face waterlogging, exacerbating traffic congestion and disrupting the daily lives of residents.
The powerful gusts felled dozens of trees, further complicating cleanup efforts. The Bangalore traffic police issued guidelines to commuters to navigate the waterlogged streets aiming to alleviate traffic woes in the city.
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