It has been raining heavily in Kolkata for the last few days, due to which many areas of the city have been flooded. The airport runway was also not untouched by this heavy rain. Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is flooded.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, has been flooded due to heavy rains following the weather department's forecast. Due to the intensity of monsoon and continuous rain, the runway and other areas of the airport have been flooded, affecting air traffic.
Passengers stranded due to heavy rain
Due to waterlogging, many flights have been cancelled or delayed, causing a lot of inconvenience to passengers. Many passengers have had to change their travel plans and have to wait for a long time. Special arrangements have been made by the airport management to inform the passengers about the situation from time to time.
Preparation for management
The management of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport has taken immediate steps to control the situation and reduce the water inundation. Pumps are being used to drain out the water and efforts are being made to reopen the runway as soon as possible. Airport staff have been instructed to exercise extra caution to ensure the safety of passengers.