Kolkata: Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, Authorities Ensure Normal Flight Operations After Videos Surface

Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging on the runway of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Saturday, August 3. Videos on social media show aircraft parked on flooded ramps and passengers being transported to their planes. The region, including Howrah, Salt Lake, and Barrackpore, experienced continuous rain due to a low-pressure area turning into a deep depression. Despite the waterlogging, airport authorities assured that flight operations are proceeding normally. All runways and taxiways are operational, though some parking stands are affected, with additional pumps deployed to manage the situation. Kolkata Airport Bomb Scare: Passenger Displeased With Thorough Bag Checking Says 'Is There a Bomb in There?', Triggers Security Alert on Pune-Bound Flight.

Flooded Ramps at Kolkata Airport

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— Irtiza Sameen (@irtizasameen) August 3, 2024

Waterlogging at Kolkata Airport

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— Kamlesh Dhaker (@kamsa_dkd) August 3, 2024

Flight Operations  Continue Despite Flooding

The flight operations at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata are proceeding normally despite heavy rainfall. Both runway and all taxiways are fully operational. However, a few parking stands are affected by waterlogging for which additional pumps have been deployed.

— Kolkata Airport (@aaikolairport) August 3, 2024

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