Heavy rain damages ceiling at Kuching airport
Malaysia Airports says the affected area has been secured while safety checks are carried out.
Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage to a portion of the external ceiling at Kuching International Airport's pick-up and drop-off area on today. The affected section was located along the inner lane of the airport's designated pick-up and drop-off zone. Malaysia Airports reported that the area had been secured, and teams were conducting safety inspections while coordinating the necessary measures.
Airport operations continued as normal, with a focus on maintaining safe access to the terminal and minimizing any inconvenience to passengers. Flight information showed that flights were still operating at Kuching Airport, with several departures scheduled as usual. Social media shared videos and photographs depicting a section of the ceiling at the arrivals driveway having collapsed, resulting in a significant hole in the structure. No immediate reports of injuries were received.
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