Doha: The Doha Hamad International Airport(HIA) had to bear the brunt of heavy rains as the roof of the airport leaked.
Though the HIA tried to reassure passengers that all flights were running on time, it tweeted,“All flights at @HIAQatar are operating normally according to the original schedule. We will inform you with the updates.”
It also added, “HIA has taken immediate action to ensure minimum inconvenience is caused to passengers and visitors due the heavy rains. Thank you.”
Doha Airport. Competing with Doha Aqua Park for best water park of the year. pic.twitter.com/UC8pyxXN9K
— Kashif Ahmed (@kasheeq8) November 25, 2015
Hamad International Airport is sixth on the Conde Nast Traveller’s list of the 10 best airports in the world.
New #Doha International Airport leaking. Let's hope it doesn't rain during the #FIFA #WorldCup #Qatar #Blatter pic.twitter.com/2AdnlRQXWT
— Trevor McFarlane (@TrevMcF) November 25, 2015
#قطر | غرق مطار #الدوحة نتيجة الأمطار التي شهدتها العاصمة القطرية. pic.twitter.com/MWl8QkRGTK
— Zaid Benjamin (@zaidbenjamin) November 25, 2015
Just this week it won the Best Airport away at the inaugural Future Travel Experience Asia Awards.
It took $15 billion to build the airport that opened last year after a three-year delay.
People on social media had something more to say to that by posting videos and photos of Doha rains affecting HIA.
Other incidents also involved renowned places like Sheraton hotel affected by the rains.
Offices and schools affected in Qatar, location is not known.
الخياط وشركاه وين المليار ؟ pic.twitter.com/wlBwsSVbVD
— عبدالله الوذين (@abqatar) November 25, 2015
مدرسة عمر بن الخطاب الإعدادية إللي مايشوفون طروح نجد👎 pic.twitter.com/5eQZAiiIpQ
— عبدالله الوذين (@abqatar) November 25, 2015