‘Teams must act quickly during sudden downpours or waterlogging scenarios’

Rajen Bhatia, Chairman Western Region, ACAAI said, “Airports and ground handling agents must roll out monsoon-specific SOPs to all airside and landside cargo teams before the season starts. Protective packaging and pallet wrapping are crucial. Handlers are trained to ensure cargo is shrink-wrapped, covered with tarpaulin and placed on plastic or elevated pallets to prevent contact with water on the tarmac or warehouse floor. Teams are given refresher training on how to act quickly during sudden downpours or waterlogging scenarios. Cargo movements from terminal to aircraft (or vice versa) are minimised during heavy showers or conducted using covered dollies and rapid transit vehicles. Handlers are equipped with monsoon gear (raincoats, boots, gloves) to ensure uninterrupted safe handling.”