‘Raining’ in KLIA? Emergency teams deployed, management says

SHAH ALAM – Engineering, operations and safety teams at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) were immediately deployed on Friday to manage a storm-related water leakage that affected parts of Terminal 1.

In a statement on its official social media accounts, KLIA said its personnel were working closely with airline partners to ensure minimal disruption to airport operations.

“We are aware of the storm-related water leakage affecting parts of KLIA this afternoon.

“Our teams are on high alert and are prioritising passenger safety, containment efforts and the protection of electrical systems,” the airport management said.

The incident occurred after a heavy downpour around 4.30pm, which caused water to stream down one of the terminal’s structural sections.

KLIA added that monitoring around the terminal has been intensified as thunderstorms and extreme weather were expected to continue until 6pm.

“We will share updates as necessary. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the statement read.

Screenshots from a video circulating online, shared by social media users

Public reactions on X highlighted mounting frustration over recurring technical issues at the airport.

Users shared their experiences with the water leak and other problems, expressing disappointment and concern over the disruptions.

One user, @ketotbae, remarked that the leak was “really severe".

“The leak at KLIA is really bad. I thought it was only on level five, but the water flooded all the way down. Even the (Flight Information Display System) FIDS screen blew out after getting hit by water,”

Meanwhile, @captain68404915 commented that water was “gushing down all over KLIA,” noting that the aerotrain issue “still hasn’t been resolved.”

Meanwhile, another user @Lomu commented: “The aerotrain breaks down, gets repaired, then breaks down again. Now the roof is leaking. What’s going on at KLIA?”