This issue has become the subject of a government promise after photographs and videos of some water gushing into the airport premises after the monsoon rains surfaced. After Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav's comment, MPs and MLAs have hit back, BJP leaders have raised questions regarding the fame of the airport and the increasing facilities.
After the rain, some parts of the airport premises would be exposed to water-filled photographs. After this, the opposition government and administration raised questions on the matter of order. Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at the airport system through social media or by targeting the government at issue. After his statement, local level BJP leaders responded to him.
Responding to the statement of MP and MLA Akhilesh Yadav, he said that work is underway at the administrative level on the problem of waterlogging in the airport complex. According to him, during heavy rains, water-logging situation may arise in many big cities and important complexes. It is not worth raising questions about the achievements of the entire airport on the basis of one incident.
BJP leaders also said that the respective airports have played an important role in increasing connectivity and economic activity in the campus. The number of passengers has increased here and air connectivity between many cities has improved. Therefore, instead of making official comments about the airport, the focus should be on improving its systems, he said.
On behalf of the MPs and MLAs, the question was raised that the administration can work to remove waterlogging at some places after the rains; The entire airport project is not worth targeting on this basis alone. If errors are found in development work, they should be resolved, but every problem is not worthy of being made an issue of government promise, he said.
On the other hand, opponents say that waterlogging at any major airport cannot be considered a normal rainfall problem. It is necessary to have a strong drainage system in an important complex like an airport. On this basis, replies are awaited from the opposition government and related agencies.
Waterlogging in cities becomes a very challenging situation during monsoon. If there is heavy rain in a short time, it puts pressure on the drains and drainage system. If the drainage capacity is less than the rainfall, the roads, parking and areas get waterlogged.
If there is waterlogging in the airport area, passengers may face difficulties in reaching the terminal, getting out of the parking lot and moving to and from vehicles. Only questions related to long-term water safety and airport operations may arise. Whether the result of waterlogging alone will be on the flight or not, it will be clear from the report of the concerned airport administration.
In case of waterlogging during rains, the biggest challenge for the administration is to drain the water. For this, pumping system, cleanliness of drains and capacity of main drainage line are important. The drainage condition of the area around the airport can have adverse effects on the premises.
In the background of government promises, what steps will the administration take to overcome the problem of waterlogging and what are the goals. The problem may arise again if water is removed by pumping water only during rains. For this, technical review of the drainage system and permanent drainage system will be necessary.
Regarding the success of the airport, BJP leaders have mentioned the increasing number of passengers and improvement in connectivity. According to him, such projects would help in development of the campus and increase in employment opportunities. Therefore, it is not appropriate to present the entire project based on a single decrease in water level.
The argument of the opposition is that the success of development projects is not evaluated only by the number of passengers. Basic facilities, drainage, transport system and passenger convenience should be given equal importance.
The issue that comes to the fore is how important is the drainage system in large public and transport complexes during the monsoon season. It is necessary to be prepared in advance in such places when the incidence of heavy rains is increasing.
At present, government statements have started after the waterlogging has subsided. On one hand, BJP leaders are aggressive over Akhilesh Yadav's taunt, while on the other hand, the protesters consider it an issue to raise questions on the system of government.
MPs and MLAs say that development is going on continuously in the airport area and work is being done to provide better facilities to the passengers. According to him, the overall success of a waterlogged airport constructed after a single day of rain is not worth adding.
The point of contention is that even though the airport is said to be equipped with modern facilities, there is water in the area after the rains. According to opposition leaders, such incidents would have necessitated a review of the drainage system and quality of construction.
Currently, government allegations and counter-allegations are going on over the issue of waterlogging at the airport, after Akhilesh Yadav's comment, MPs and MLAs are retaliating. BJP leaders have acknowledged the problem of water-logged construction due to rains and that reforms are necessary, while opposition leaders have raised questions about the drainage system of Yala Airport.