Almaty Airport hit with penalty after rain floods new terminal

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport has taken action following the latest flooding at Almaty International Airport. In early May, heavy rains again caused part of the terminal roof to give way, leading to significant flooding inside the passenger area.

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Regulatory action and accountability

The Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan held the airport’s management administratively liable for infrastructure deficiencies, according to an official statement.

Following a meeting with law enforcement agencies, the airport’s president imposed disciplinary measures on several senior staff. Mehmet Güzel, senior vice president for technical affairs, who oversees infrastructure, was among those sanctioned.

Apology and repair plans

Airport representatives issued a public apology to passengers for the disruption. Contractors have begun work to address the identified construction flaws, and the administration says it plans to complete repairs and eliminate the root causes of the flooding within six months.