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Roof Collapse at Jakarta Airport Causes Panic, Flights Diverted

4/7/2026

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On April 6, 2026, a section of the roof at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta collapsed after heavy rain.
Water poured into the departure lounge, and the incident lasted about five minutes, prompting panic among passengers.
Airport authorities confirmed that operations continued smoothly and airside facilities remained functional.
Twelve flights were diverted due to adverse weather conditions.
Cleanup and repair measures restored the area quickly.

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Story summary

On April 6, 2026, a section of the roof at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta collapsed after heavy rain.
Water poured into the departure lounge, and the incident lasted about five minutes, prompting panic among passengers.
Airport authorities confirmed that operations continued smoothly and airside facilities remained functional.
Twelve flights were diverted due to adverse weather conditions.
Cleanup and repair measures restored the area quickly.