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Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Grapples with Flooded Terminals
On March 31, heavy rainfall caused chaos at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati. This airport is one of the biggest and busiest in Northeast India and is often visited by important people like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
#Guwahati Airport brought to standstill by flooding after heavy rain. Passengers stranded, terminals waterlogged. Urgent action needed! #GuwahatiAirport #FloodEmergency pic.twitter.com/PdgT1134K4
— Northeast India (@newsnortheastin) March 31, 2024
The flooding inside the terminal left many passengers stranded. Water poured in from unknown places, causing ceilings to crack and roofs to break. Passengers had to walk through ankle-deep water, which made it hard for them to move around. Despite efforts from airport staff, the flooding continued.
This incident is worrying, especially since an IPL match is scheduled to be held in Guwahati soon. People have been sharing videos of the flooding on social media.
Authorities are working to fix the damage and make the airport operational again. This event shows how important it is to have strong infrastructure to deal with emergencies, especially as climate change brings more extreme weather events.