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Rain chaos in Delhi: Roof of IGI airport collapses, departures from Terminal 1 suspended | News from Delhi

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NEW DELHI: At least one person was killed and five others injured after part of the roof of Delhi airport’s Terminal 1 fell on cars, including taxis, during heavy rain in the early hours of Friday.

A search operation is currently underway to ensure that no one else is trapped in the damaged vehicles.

The collapse affected not only the roof slab but also the support beams, causing significant damage to the cars parked in the terminal’s pickup and drop-off area. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment.

Of the six injured, one person was rescued from a car on which an iron girder had fallen. DFS officials received a call about the incident at around 5:30 am, after which three fire engines were dispatched to the airport.
“Due to heavy rain since this morning, a portion of the canopy at the old departure area of ​​Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport collapsed around 5 am. Casualties have been reported and rescue personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical care to those affected,” a DIAL spokesperson said in a statement.

As a precautionary measure, all departures from Terminal 1 have been temporarily suspended and check-in counters have been closed. However, incoming flights are not affected by the incident.

Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu provided an update on the situation in a post on X, saying, “I am personally observing the roof collapse at Delhi’s T1 airport. First responders are working at the site. Also, airlines have been advised to assist all affected passengers at T1 airport. The injured have been shifted to hospital. Rescue operations are ongoing.”

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi is operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a consortium led by GMR Group. The airport consists of three terminals, namely T1, T2 and T3, with Terminal 1 handling only domestic flights.

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