Chennai: The roof of the Chennai airport’s domestic terminal has again developed a leak near the security hold area, forcing staff to place plastic trays to collect the rainwater.
A passenger shot a video of the leak and posted it on social media, after which the Airports Authority of India responded saying “pre-monsoon work including channelling and draining of water on the roof as a permanent solution is under way”. A senior AAI official said the design and panelling of the roof was such that during a heavy downpour water entered at one point and leaked out at another point. This was a problem plaguing the steel and glass building ever since it opened in 2013 as part of a 2000-crore expansion work.
Sources said engineers used to keep tabs on 30 to 40 spots where there was water seepage or leaks during rain in the last few years. "The numbers have been brought down by continous inspection and repairs. Openings were closed and welding was done to prevent water from entering the building from the sides of the roof. The security hold area had many leaks,” an AAI official said.
The frontage of the building and boarding gates used to see water seepage during heavy rain accompanied by strong winds because of the design of the building.
23/11/18 Times of India
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A passenger shot a video of the leak and posted it on social media, after which the Airports Authority of India responded saying “pre-monsoon work including channelling and draining of water on the roof as a permanent solution is under way”. A senior AAI official said the design and panelling of the roof was such that during a heavy downpour water entered at one point and leaked out at another point. This was a problem plaguing the steel and glass building ever since it opened in 2013 as part of a 2000-crore expansion work.
Sources said engineers used to keep tabs on 30 to 40 spots where there was water seepage or leaks during rain in the last few years. "The numbers have been brought down by continous inspection and repairs. Openings were closed and welding was done to prevent water from entering the building from the sides of the roof. The security hold area had many leaks,” an AAI official said.
The frontage of the building and boarding gates used to see water seepage during heavy rain accompanied by strong winds because of the design of the building.
23/11/18 Times of India
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