Islamabad International Airport once again affected by rain
Islamabad Airport has been once again affected by rain!
Portions of the Islamabad International Airport’s (IIAP) ceiling were seen crashing to the ground due to the recent rains in the viral video.
A video clip showing the recent damage to the capital’s newly built airport is doing rounds on social media.
As per reports, the clip captured the ceiling of Islamabad airport’s departure lounge falling due to rainwater.
Many took to social media, criticizing the builders of the new airport:
ملاحظہ فرمائیں یہ ہے نیو اسلام آباد ائیرپورٹ جس کا ٹھیکیدار محترمہ مریم صفدر کا سمدھی تھا
— Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) August 16, 2020
ہر بارش میں یہ عمارت کسی نہ کسی جگہ سے بُھرنا شروع ہو جاتی ہے
اگر ان سے کوئی ادارہ سوال کرے گا تو جتھہ لے کر اس پر حملہ آور ہو جائیں گی
آخر رشتے داروں کا اتنا حق تو بنتا ہے pic.twitter.com/HHK9iGXoZN
Ceiling Sheets/Tiles Falling at Pakistan's Islamabad International Airport during rain.. Listen to the Commentary 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/xTROBwHEAK
— Rosy (@rose_k01) August 16, 2020
This is situation of islamabad airport in rain. The have not ability to handle small city Islamabad but they are dreaming to control on karachi #سندھ_وفاق_کی_جاگیر_نہیں #ReleaseAllMissingPersonsOFSindh pic.twitter.com/SvRH5A6Ggq
— Doc Sa (@DocSa83) August 16, 2020
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) in a series of tweets said that its director-general “has taken cognizance of the damage caused by the rain at IIAP”.
Adding that, DG CAA has issued directions for a comprehensive report along with a permanent solution within three days”.
1/6 DG PCAA has taken cognizance of the damage caused by the rain at IIAP during early hours of 14-08-20. During the heavy thunderstorm, 56 mm of rain fell in less than 90 minutes. The torrential rain was accompanied by 37 knots winds. The thunderstorm ended just before 4.00am.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) August 16, 2020
“As a result, heavy leakage of water occurred at various points of airport. Furthermore, numerous pieces of false ceiling also dropped down at some locations. DG CAA has issued directions for a comprehensive report along with a permanent solution within three days”, it added.
2/6 As a result, heavy leakage of water occurred at various points of airport. Furthermore, numerous pieces of false ceiling also dropped down at some locations. DG CAA has issued directions for a comprehensive report along with a permanent solution within three days.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) August 16, 2020
According to Airport Manager and his maintenance staff, heavy leakage occurred due to torrential rain resulted in overflowing of drains at the roof top of the passenger terminal building.
3/6 According to Airport Manager and his maintenance staff, heavy leakage occurred due to torrential rain resulted in over flowing of drains at roof top of the passenger terminal building.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) August 16, 2020
According to the Civil Aviation Authority, there are multiple solutions under consideration, including adding more water pipes for quick flushing of rainwater into multiple drains or change the entire drainage design over the rooftop.
4/6 According to the Civil Aviation Authority there are multiple solutions under consideration, including adding more water pipes for quick flushing of rain water into multiple drains or change the entire drainage design over the roof top.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) August 16, 2020
DG PCAA has directed that Project Director IIAP and Airport Manager IIAP shall submit a joint report on the solution to this recurring problem and will also take all necessary measures to prevent the same in the future.
5/6 DG PCAA has directed that Project Director IIAP and Airport Manager IIAP shall submit a joint report on the solution to this recurring problem and will also take all necessary measures to prevent the same in future.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) August 16, 2020
Federal Minister for Aviation, Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan is expected to visit the Islamabad International Airport on 17th August 2020 along with senior officers of the Aviation Division and the PCAA.
6/6 Federal Minister for Aviation, Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan is expected to visit the Islamabad International Airport on 17th August, 2020 along with senior officers of the Aviation Division and the PCAA.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) August 16, 2020
