Cockroaches cause havoc at Chennai Airport

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After a sudden downpour on Tuesday, hundreds of cockroaches invaded the domestic terminal at the Chennai Airport much to the dismay of passengers.

Many fled the premises and airport officials attempted to stop the menace by using various means - including spraying water.

The nuisance created havoc for over an hour and eyewitnesses maintain authorities were clearly to blame for bad maintenance of the airport.

"If this incident had happened at the international terminal, when passengers are scheduled to arrive at Chennai, then what kind of impression would it have left them with," said an eyewitness.

Chennai airport director E.P. Hareendranathan blamed the ongoing construction work for the incident.

"The drain level went up due to sudden downpours and so the cockroaches came out," he said, adding construction activities are also hampering the regular maintenance at airport premises.