VIDEO: Heavy overnight rain causes leakage in Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2; disrupts 17 flights

Bengaluru airport faces leakage and disruptions as heavy rains and winds force flight diversions to Chennai.

Updated on: May 10, 2024, 13:53:47 IST

By Yamini C S

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Overnight downpours wreaked havoc on flight operations in Bengaluru, with the city's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) officials reporting significant disruptions on Friday. The airport's pristine Terminal 2 also saw leakage due to the incessant rain.

Leakage at Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru amid heavy rain.

A video shared on social media site ‘X’ showed rain making its way through the ceilings of the ‘garden-like’ terminal:

The heavy showers, accompanied by fierce winds, made landing conditions harsh between 9:35 pm and 10:29 pm, prompting the diversion of numerous flights, including international ones, an official statement from the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) stated, as accessed by news agency PTI.

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BIAL is the official operator of the Kempegowda International Airport. A spokesperson for the BIAL said that 13 domestic flights, three international passenger flights, and one international cargo flight were rerouted to Chennai due to the adverse weather conditions on Friday.

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The stormy weather also toppled numerous trees across various parts of the city, including Jayanagar, Nrupathunga Nagar, and RR Nagar, the agency reported. However, amidst the chaos, the rainfall provided a much-needed respite to Bengaluru residents from the scorching summer temperatures, a rarity experienced after many decades.

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This recent wet spell marks the fourth consecutive day of rain in the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru received 14 mm of precipitation in the 24-hour period leading up to 8:30 am on Friday, the report added. The city experienced a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius during this period, as per the IMD statement.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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