Brussels, Mar 23 (Agencies) : Woman who was pictured covered in blood and dust in aftermath of Brussels airport bombing is revealed to be an Indian air stewardess who is recovering in hospital 

With blood dripping from her injured forehead and her clothes in tatters, Nidhi Chaphekar paused for a moment after emerging from the rubble of the decimated Brussels Airport.

The photograph of Ms Chaphekar, an Indian air stewardess from Mumbai, lying injured at the airport, epitomises the horrors of the terror attack in Brussels.

Like many of the people injured at the check-in, Ms Chaphekar had just arrived at the terminal ahead of meeting up with her colleagues for a flight to Newark, US, when a series of explosions tore through the building, killing and maiming dozens of people.

Injured Jet Airways crew : Chaphekar and Amit

An hour later, a third explosion occurred in a metro carriage, leaving a total of 34 people dead in the Belgian capital.

Ms Chapekar, a mother of two children, was one of two Indian cabin crew members flying with Jet Airways and had been working for the airline for the past 15 years, according to The Sun.

Her photograph rapidly gained attention on social media, with #PrayForNidhi trending on social media.

A source close to her family confirmed that she is now in hospital recovering from her injuries.

Jet Airways cabin crew member Amit Motwani, from Mumbai, was caught up in the blasts but checked in as 'safe' on Facebook

The airline said in a statement on Tuesday: 'Two staff have sustained injuries in the explosion at Brussels airport. Both of them are receiving medical care at hospitals.

'Jet Airways has cancelled flights operating to/from and via Brussels.'

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed in New Delhi that all Indians were safe.

'News from Brussels is disturbing. The attacks are condemnable. Condolences to families of the deceased. May those injured recover quickly,' tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.