Roof collapse hit flight operations at Delhi Int’l Airport Terminal 1

A portion of the roof at the Terminal-1 of New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) came down on vehicles today morning after heavy rains lashed in Delhi. Besides the roof sheet, the support beams also collapsed, damaging the cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal, according to reports. Some people have been injured in the incident who have been rescued and taken to hospital for further treatment.

The incident resulted in the temporary suspension of all the departures from Terminal 1 and the check-in counters are closed as a safety precaution.

On the incident, the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), said in a notification, “Due to heavy rain since early this morning, a portion of the canopy at the old Departure forecourt of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed around 5 am. There are injuries reported, and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected.”