ROOF COLLAPSES AT TERMINAL 1 OF DELHI AIRPORT; ALL DEPARTURES SUSPENDED

Three people were injured after the roof at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1 collapsed on Friday morning as a result of heavy rainfall that lashed the national capital. The roof caved in on the taxis stationed at the city side of the terminal. Airport authorities suspended all departures from T1 following the incident.

Officials said the incident took place around 5.30am.

“I am personally monitoring the roof collapse incident at T1 Delhi Airport. First responders are working at the site. Also advised the airlines to assist all affected passengers at T1. The injured have been evacuated to hospital. Rescue operations are still ongoing,” Union minister of civil aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu posted on X.

“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. Some injuries have been reported, and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected,” a Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) spokesperson said.

“As a result of this incident, all departures from Terminal 1 are temporarily suspended, and check-in counters are closed as a safety measure. We sincerely regret this disruption and apologise for any inconvenience caused,” the spokesperson added.

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