Noida:
The Noida International Airport, which started operations almost two months in the past, was flooded after heavy rain on Tuesday, with officers saying the “short-term accumulation of water” was cleared inside half-hour.
A viral video reveals water collected at a stretch connecting an airport terminal with the parking space. The video, now additionally shared by former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Celebration MP Akhilesh Yadav to take a dig on the ruling authorities, additionally reveals some airport personnel attempting to empty the rainwater.
अब क्या एअरपोर्ट पर नाव चलेगी?
जहाँ भाजपा सरकार, वहाँ महा-भ्रष्टाचार! pic.twitter.com/pahOv7dmd5
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 12, 2026
The authorities mentioned flight operations and passenger motion on the airport, which was inaugurated on March 28 and commenced operations on June 15, continued easily, and groups have been retaining a detailed watch on climate situations.
“The airport groups instantly swung into motion and ensured drainage inside half-hour, following which motion on the route turned fully regular,” the Uttar Pradesh authorities mentioned in a press release.
The airport authority mentioned the short-term waterlogging was brought on by a sudden spell of “exceptionally heavy rain”, and groups have been ready to make sure uninterrupted motion between the terminal and parking space.
“The precedence is to make sure passenger comfort and uninterrupted motion amid weather-related situations,” the assertion mentioned.
Yadav shared a 28-second clip on his official X account and took a dig on the BJP authorities.
“Will boats now run on the airport?,” he requested.
The greenfield airport, often known as Jewar Airport, has been developed beneath a public-private partnership with the Uttar Pradesh authorities.
It’s anticipated to start worldwide flight operations by the tip of this 12 months, with building of its worldwide terminal slated for completion by September-October.
