A water pipe burst at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday, leading to flooding in the international departure lounge. The water quickly pooled in front of the immigration counters, creating significant inconvenience for both passengers and staff.
The airport authority responded swiftly to the incident. A spokesperson confirmed that the broken pipe was identified, and the affected area was isolated by shutting off the isolation valve in the western section of the terminal. Airport staff worked quickly with buckets and wipers to remove the water and prevent it from spreading further.
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Despite the flooding, airport operations remained unaffected. Passenger movement continued smoothly while technical teams carried out repairs. Additionally, water dripping from the ceiling in the domestic arrivals lounge was also addressed promptly to prevent any further disruptions.
The airport authority thanked passengers for their cooperation during the incident and assured that additional measures would be implemented to avoid similar situations in the future.
