‘Seaport’: Heavy rain leaves Jewar airport waterlogged, sparks online jibes
Heavy rainfall caused temporary waterlogging at the newly inaugurated Noida International Airport, leading to viral social media mockery. Airport authorities stated that the issue was resolved quickly and did not disrupt flight operations.
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The incident highlights public scrutiny regarding infrastructure quality and drainage design in major new public-private partnership projects.
NOIDA: A spell of heavy rain led to temporary waterlogging near the terminal and parking area of Noida International Airport in Jewar on Tuesday, with videos triggering a wave of online mockery over the newly launched airport's drainage setup.The visuals, purportedly from the newly operational airport, showed rainwater collected in the parking zone and the passage connecting it to the terminal. The videos prompted criticism online, with users questioning the airport's drainage arrangements.One user sarcastically wrote, "See!! You can now experience both airport and seaport together.
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