On Tuesday, a water pipe burst at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, flooding the international departure lounge. Water accumulated near the immigration counters, inconveniencing passengers and staff.
An airport authority spokesperson reported that immediate measures were taken to locate the damaged pipe and isolate the affected area by turning off the isolation valve for the western section. Staff quickly used buckets and mops to remove the water and prevent it from spreading.
Despite the disruption, airport operations continued without any major interruptions. Passenger movement remained unaffected as technical teams worked to repair the damage. The issue of water dripping in the domestic arrivals lounge was also swiftly addressed.
جناح انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ کراچی میں گزشتہ رات لیک ہونے والی پانی کی لائن کی مرمت کرلی گئی۔ پاکستان ایئرپورٹس اتھارٹی کے مطابق خراب پانی کی لائن کی مرمت کا کام مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔ مرمتی کام میں استعمال ہونے والے مواد کو سوکھنے اور موثر ہونے میں چند گھنٹے لگیں گے۔ اس دوران مسافروں… pic.twitter.com/L9WZsvv7z6
— Times of Karachi (@TOKCityOfLights) December 31, 2024
The airport authority thanked passengers for their understanding and cooperation and assured additional precautions to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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