Waterlogging at Noida Airport After Rain; Akhilesh Slams UP Govt
Airport authorities said the water was cleared within 30 minutes and flight operations and passenger movement continued smoothly after the heavy rain.
- On Wednesday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav posted a video mocking waterlogging at Noida International Airport, asking "Will boats now operate at the airport?" and triggering a political spat with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Following heavy rain on Tuesday, the Noida International Airport experienced temporary water accumulation on an access road connecting the terminal and parking area. The greenfield facility, inaugurated in March, operates under a public-private partnership.
- Airport authorities stated, "The priority is to ensure passenger convenience and uninterrupted movement amid weather-related conditions." Teams cleared water within 30 minutes, ensuring flight operations and passenger movement continued smoothly.
- Defending the project, BJP MLA Dhirendra Singh inspected the site and accused opponents of "doing politics over rainwater" while ignoring "unprecedented development" in Jewar under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- Officials have been directed to review the drainage system and undertake necessary improvements, Singh said, emphasizing the administration would not ignore technical deficiencies to maintain international standards.
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Will boats run? Akhilesh Yadav jabs govt as Noida airport floods in heavy rain
Heavy rain caused waterlogging on the passage between the terminal and parking area at Noida International Airport in Jewar. The airport cleared it within 30 minutes, but the episode triggered questions over drainage arrangements.
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