Overnight downpours wreaked havoc on flight operations in Bengaluru, with the city’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) officials reporting significant disruptions on Friday. The airport’s pristine Terminal 2 also saw leakage due to the incessant rain.
A video shared on social media site ‘X’ showed rain making its way through the ceilings of the ‘garden-like’ terminal:
The heavy showers, accompanied by fierce winds, made landing conditions harsh between 9:35 pm and 10:29 pm, prompting the diversion of numerous flights, including international ones, an official statement from the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) stated, as accessed by news agency PTI.
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BIAL is the official operator of the Kempegowda International Airport. A spokesperson for the BIAL said that 13 domestic flights, three international passenger flights, and one international cargo flight were rerouted to Chennai due to the adverse weather conditions on Friday.
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The stormy weather also toppled numerous trees across various parts of the city, including Jayanagar, Nrupathunga Nagar, and RR Nagar, the agency reported. However, amidst the chaos, the rainfall provided a much-needed respite to Bengaluru residents from the scorching summer temperatures, a rarity experienced after many decades.
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This recent wet spell marks the fourth consecutive day of rain in the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru received 14 mm of precipitation in the 24-hour period leading up to 8:30 am on Friday, the report added. The city experienced a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius during this period, as per the IMD statement.
(With inputs from PTI)
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