A piece of ventilation pipe collapsed in the domestic departures area of Almaty airport, falling near passengers. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to journalist Mikhail Kozachkov, no information about casualties is available. The airport press service has promised to comment on the incident.
It is worth recalling that there have been questions about the quality of repairs at the airport's international terminal as well. In May, during a rainstorm, the screening and passport control area was flooded. Document checks were halted while airport workers cleaned up puddles. Subsequently, Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev explained the incident as being caused by excessively heavy rain. According to him, the airport's drainage systems were not designed for such a volume of water.
The airport administration is currently investigating the cause of the pipe collapse and enhancing safety measures. The press service stated that there is no threat to passengers.
This incident raises public concerns about the quality of repair work at the airport. Experts suggest that improper installation of ventilation systems or technical faults may be the cause.
The airport management has promised to inspect all systems and ensure safety. Full information will be provided after all circumstances are clarified.
Almaty Airport is one of the largest in Kazakhstan, serving millions of passengers annually. In recent years, major renovations have been carried out, but quality issues frequently arise.
After the May flooding, Minister Sauranbayev acknowledged the need to modernize the airport's infrastructure and the inadequacy of drainage systems for large volumes of water.
The airport administration is currently investigating the cause of the pipe collapse. Additional measures are being taken to ensure passenger safety.
This incident raises concerns about the overall safety level of the airport. Many passengers are expressing their opinions on social media, awaiting a concrete response from the management.
The airport press service has promised to provide full information after all circumstances are clarified.