Heathrow Airport warns of disruption following floods
Water in the central terminal area means passengers cannot use roads to the airport
Heathrow Airport is informing passengers that access to Terminals 2 and 3 is limited due to flooding. With water present in the central terminal area, travelers attempting to reach or depart from these terminals by road are now unable to do so. Instead, the airport is urging passengers to use rail and tube services, and to refrain from using cars.
Airport officials are actively working to address the issue and alleviate the disruption, issuing an apology for the inconvenience. This development occurs during the school holidays, a peak travel season for the airport. Heathrow Airport reported that July 19th was its busiest day to date, with 267,000 passengers passing through, as many schools concluded their academic year.
The airport has previously experienced service disruptions after a water leak resulted in the closure of a tunnel. This breaking news story is being continuously updated, with further details expected to be released soon. For the most comprehensive coverage, readers are advised to refresh the page. Breaking News can be accessed on smartphones and tablets through the BBC News App, and followers of @BBCBreaking on X can receive the latest alerts.
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