Panic erupted at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, after a section of the roof at Terminal 3 collapsed due to torrential rain, sending passengers running for safety.
A viral video shows water pouring through the ceiling before panels suddenly give way, prompting travelers to run for cover.
The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall in the city, which may have compromised the structure and caused water accumulation in the ceiling.
According to reports, the collapse took place inside Terminal 3, one of the airport's main international terminals, during heavy rainfall.
The ceiling above Gate 7 of the Terminal gave way at approximately 1:40pm local time, resulting in parts of the ceiling collapsing.
A passenger traveling to Singapore from the airport reported seeing a large number of people waiting for the boarding process.
Yudistiawan, Assistant Deputy Communication and Legal Officer of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, stated that the roof disruption was brief and lasted for about 5 minutes.
Airport operational officers immediately handled the situation, including cleaning and restricting the affected area, to control the condition.
Airport personnel monitored all facilities, including building infrastructure, for 24 hours to detect any potential interference and reduce damage.
