One person was killed and six others were injured after the roof at Terminal 1 of New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport collapsed amid heavy rains on Friday, June 28. The incident brought India's national capital to a standstill, with roads inundated and cars submerged, according to news agency ANI.
The collapse occurred around 5:30 am, damaging several vehicles at the entrance of the terminal. All injured individuals were rescued and admitted to the hospital, while the Delhi Fire Services responded promptly to the emergency call.
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu stated on social media platform X that he was personally monitoring the situation and that first responders were actively working at the site. The minister confirmed that rescue operations were ongoing and that the injured had been evacuated to the hospital. Passengers affected by the collapse were redirected to Terminals 2 and 3, with flights from Terminal 1 cancelled until 2 pm.
IndiGo Airlines released a statement indicating that its operations were impacted due to the structural damage at Terminal 1, leading to flight cancellations. Passengers inside the terminal were able to board their flights, while those scheduled to fly later were offered alternatives.
Minister Kinjarapu inspected the site and confirmed that a section of the canopy had collapsed due to heavy rains. He expressed condolences for the deceased and reported that four people had been injured. Emergency response teams, including the CISF and NDRF, conducted thorough inspections to ensure no further casualties. The minister also announced compensation of Rs 2 million (approximately $23,959) for the deceased and Rs 300,000 (approximately $3,593) for the injured.
Heavy rains continued to batter Delhi, causing significant waterlogging and traffic jams. The Met Department forecasted continued rain through the end of the month, potentially signaling the arrival of the monsoon.
The collapse occurred around 5:30 am, damaging several vehicles at the entrance of the terminal. All injured individuals were rescued and admitted to the hospital, while the Delhi Fire Services responded promptly to the emergency call.
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu stated on social media platform X that he was personally monitoring the situation and that first responders were actively working at the site. The minister confirmed that rescue operations were ongoing and that the injured had been evacuated to the hospital. Passengers affected by the collapse were redirected to Terminals 2 and 3, with flights from Terminal 1 cancelled until 2 pm.
IndiGo Airlines released a statement indicating that its operations were impacted due to the structural damage at Terminal 1, leading to flight cancellations. Passengers inside the terminal were able to board their flights, while those scheduled to fly later were offered alternatives.
Minister Kinjarapu inspected the site and confirmed that a section of the canopy had collapsed due to heavy rains. He expressed condolences for the deceased and reported that four people had been injured. Emergency response teams, including the CISF and NDRF, conducted thorough inspections to ensure no further casualties. The minister also announced compensation of Rs 2 million (approximately $23,959) for the deceased and Rs 300,000 (approximately $3,593) for the injured.
Heavy rains continued to batter Delhi, causing significant waterlogging and traffic jams. The Met Department forecasted continued rain through the end of the month, potentially signaling the arrival of the monsoon.
