New Delhi: In the early hours of Friday morning, a devastating roof collapse occurred at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport, triggered by heavy rainfall. The impact zone stretched from Departure Gate No. 1 to Gate No. 2, leaving destruction in its wake. Tragically, one life was lost, and six others sustained injuries. Emergency response teams, including the Delhi police, fire service, CISF, and NDRF, swiftly converged on the scene.
According to a senior police official, “Around 5 am, the shed outside Terminal 1 of IGIA (the domestic airport) collapsed due to heavy rains. Four vehicles were damaged, and six individuals were injured, with one fatality. Thankfully, all injured persons are now stable.”
Legal actions are underway in response to this heart-wrenching incident.
All domestic flight departures from Terminal 1 were temporarily suspended until 2 pm. Check-in counters at the terminal were also closed. Airport authorities are exploring contingency plans, including possibly shifting operations to Terminals 2 and 3.
Heavy rain in early morning today has resulted in the collapse of the canopy of #DelhiAirport Terminal 1. As a result of which flights to & from Terminal 1 have been closed till further notice. Alternate arrangements are being made for smooth operation of the flights.
— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) June 28, 2024
The shuttle service between Delhi Aerocity Metro Station and Terminal 1-IGI Airport was halted following the collapse.
The incident unfolded amidst heavy rainfall, with the Delhi Airport area receiving a staggering 148.5 mm of rain within a three-hour window early Friday morning.
Personally monitoring the roof collapse incident at T1 Delhi Airport. First responders are working at site. Also advised the airlines to assist all affected passengers at T1. The injured have been evacuated to hospital. Rescue operations are still ongoing.
— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) June 28, 2024
Firefighters acted, dispatching three fire engines to the scene after the initial distress call at 5:30 am.
This tragic event underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure to adverse weather conditions and highlights the critical role of coordinated emergency efforts.
Corruption and criminal negligence is responsible for the collapse of shoddy infrastructure falling like a deck of cards, in the past 10 years of Modi Govt.
⏬Delhi Airport (T1) roof collapse,
⏬Jabalpur airport roof collapse,
⏬Abysmal condition of Ayodhya’s new roads,
⏬Ram…— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 28, 2024