Chennai's new airport is a disaster: These pictures tell the story

Here are some images of a “world-class” airport built with tax payers’ money.

The section of roof that collapsed in the domestic terminal - 40 panels of its false ceiling fell off: Firstpost

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The area of the roof collapse in the Chennai domestic airport. Fortunately the shameful incident happened in the wee hours of the morning: Firstpost

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The leaking floors and interiors don't give any indication that this is a new airport: Firstpost

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Garbage and empty plastic bottles litter the premises. The domestic airport was built at a cost of Rs 2, 300 crore : Firstpost

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The newly constructed domestic airport stood little chance in heavy rains: Firstpost

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The media has reported serious flaws of an outwardly glitzy glass and steel structure: Firstpost

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Passengers have been shocked to see leaky toilets, wet carpets, dripping air-conditioners, chipped tiles, crammed spaces and dusty chairs: Firstpost

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