Jakarta airport ceiling collapses during severe storms, forcing 12 flight diversions

Severe storms caused structural damage at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on April 6, 2026, with ceiling sections collapsing and flooding forcing at least 12 flights to divert. The infrastructure failure disrupted airport operations and left passengers scrambling amid water inundation and delays. The incident highlights vulnerability of critical Southeast Asian infrastructure to extreme weather intensified by climate change. Indonesia's major international hub now faces repair demands while regional aviation networks absorb diverted traffic.