Overview

• Waterlogging up to five feet at the airport campus undermined the perimeter wall’s foundation and led to its collapse
• Authorities plan to rebuild the boundary wall with grated panels designed to relieve water pressure and improve drainage
• This is the second breach since last year’s rains, intensifying scrutiny of the airport’s design and suitability for its flood-prone location
• Constructed in a record 18 months and licensed by the DGCA, Rewa Airport opened in October 2024 on 323 acres with conflicting cost estimates of Rs 300 crore and Rs 500 crore
• MLA Nagendra Singh has demanded deeper river channels and comprehensive floodplain management to shield the airport and surrounding communities