1. Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 roof collapse during heavy rain caused one death and six injuries.
2. Operations at Terminal 1, used for domestic flights, were suspended temporarily due to the incident.
3. The Civil Aviation Ministry confirms the halt; an investigation is underway into the cause of the collapse.
New Delhi, June 28: A tragic incident unfolded this morning as a section of the roof at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 collapsed onto cars amidst heavy rainfall, resulting in one fatality and six injuries.
Operations at Terminal 1, dedicated to domestic flights, have been temporarily halted, announced the civil aviation ministry.
“Early morning heavy rain led to the collapse of Terminal 1’s canopy at Delhi Airport, necessitating the closure of flights until further notice. Alternative arrangements are being organized for smooth flight operations,” the ministry stated on social media platform X.
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Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu visited Terminal 1 to assess the damage and announced the temporary relocation of operations to Terminals 2 and 3.
Describing the incident as “very serious,” the minister assured a comprehensive structural inspection of the airport and pledged a thorough investigation into the technical causes.
The ministry also announced compensation of ₹20 lakh for the deceased victim’s family and ₹3 lakh each for the injured.
Terminal 1 serves domestic flights operated by IndiGo and SpiceJet, handling approximately 1,400 flights daily across Delhi Airport’s three terminals.
Officials reported that the collapse damaged parked cars in the terminal’s pick-up and drop-off area, prompting an immediate response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) around 5:30 am.
Rescue operations included extracting a man trapped under debris from a vehicle struck by a falling iron beam.
IndiGo and SpiceJet were compelled to cancel flights due to structural damage at Terminal 1, affecting passenger movement and leading to operational disruptions across their networks. Both airlines advised passengers to monitor flight statuses closely and expect potential itinerary changes.
Today’s heavy rainfall in Delhi, continuing from the previous day, provided relief from the heat but caused waterlogging in several parts of the city, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
