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Ceiling Partially Collapses at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport Terminal 3 During Heavy Rain

Officials began 24-hour inspections with no major injuries reported.

Overview

  • A section of the ceiling above Gate 7 in Terminal 3 gave way during heavy rain at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.
  • A 57-second video shared online shows water leaking, panels failing, and passengers running as debris and water hit the terminal floor.
  • Airport official Yudistiawan said the disruption lasted about five minutes with no major injuries reported.
  • Staff quickly cordoned off and cleaned the site, and the airport launched round-the-clock checks of building infrastructure with clearance rules for any risk.
  • Reports point to days of downpours causing water buildup in the ceiling, though officials have not confirmed a technical cause.