Jewel Changi Airport Turns into an Unexpected Splash Zone
Picture this: late‑night airport vibes, the calm of a quiet evening broken by an unexpected water geyser from the higher floors of Jewel. At about 1 am a sprinkler tripped on Friday, April 26, and the building suddenly turned into a mini‑water park.
What the Footage Showed
- Streams of water plastering from the upper levels.
- Pools forming along walkways and right in front of an escalator.
- Footage shared by Facebook user Loh Boon Kwang spread like hot sauce (over 1,000 shares since 5:30 pm).
Official Response
Jewel’s spokesperson confirmed that the sprinkler misfired and that the situation was quickly fixed with only a minor impact on daily operations. “We’re on top of it,” they said, sparing the shoppers from a full‑scale aquarium.
A Waterfall or a Waterfall-So‑Nice?
Netizens jokingly dubbed it a “second waterfall,” referencing the iconic HSBC Rain Vortex that pulls a staggering 10,000 gallons per minute through Jewel’s massive roof. There’s, after all, a lot of water in that place—maybe we should just call it “the ebbing aquarium of the sky.”
Re‑occurring Sprinkler Mishap
Earlier this month on April 13, another sprinkler glitch caused leaks during the third day of Jewel’s public preview. And yes, the weekend’s viral clips, titled “Waterfall at Jewel Airport,” revealed visitors watching the ceiling‑water spectacle with a mix of curiosity and disbelief.
Jewel: More Than Just a Mall
Opened last Wednesday to the general public after a run of previews, Jewel is a sprawling mega‑mall next to Changi Terminal 1, linked to Terminals 2 and 3 via climate‑controlled travelators. Features:
- 280 restaurants and retail shops.
- A sprawling terraced garden known as Forest Valley.
So, if you’re passing through Changi tonight, keep your umbrella handy—you never know when a surprise rain‑storm might hit the skyline courtesy of Jewel’s sprinkler system.
