The roof of Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed on several cars and taxis during heavy rain. As a result, some people are stranded. Check-in counters at the airport are currently closed. and all outbound flights were canceled until 1:00 p.m.
Roof collapses onto vehicles outside Delhi Airport Terminal 1 (Image credit: Screengrab from video)
New Delhi: The roof of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1D collapsed amid heavy rains early Friday (June 28), killing at least three people and injuring several others in the accident.
The roof reportedly fell on cars and taxis, crushing some people. The airport’s check-in counters are currently closed due to security concerns. Traffic is heavy around the airport, and all flights departing until 1pm have been canceled.
The Delhi Fire Department was notified of the incident at 5:30 a.m. after which four fire trucks arrived at the rescue site. In addition to the roof sheet The support beams also fell down. causing damage to vehicles used to pick up and drop off people
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on social media platform X that he is personally monitoring the situation. and the injured person has been transported to the hospital.
Authorities are closely monitoring the roof collapse incident at T1 Delhi Airport. Rescue workers are working in the area. Airlines have also been notified to assist all affected passengers at T1. The injured have been evacuated to hospitals. Rescue operations continue.
— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) 28 June 2024
A spokesperson for Delhi International Airport Limited said that part of the roof outside the old departure area of Terminal 1 collapsed at 5:00 a.m. due to heavy rains early in the morning. There were reports that some people were injured. and all victims received necessary assistance and medical treatment from emergency services.
Terminal 1 incident pic.twitter.com/Dv9Sir5l4p
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) 28 June 2024
We were further informed that due to the said incident All flights from Terminal 1 are therefore temporarily suspended and check-in counters are closed for security reasons.
Update terminal 1 Image.twitter.com/ffykQAkkmY
– Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) June 28, 2024
It is known that Terminal-1 was recently expanded. The expanded version was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 11 this year. Following the incident, the opposition leaders have targeted PM Modi for rushing the launch of the ‘unfinished’ version for his own election victory.
on March 11, 2024, as part of His Majesty’s campaign If I remember during His Majesty’s joyful inauguration https://t.co/JtAN5gu8BI
– Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 28, 2024
The unfinished terminal building “launched” before the model code was introduced earlier this year, started to collapse before it was even completed. What a surprise!! https://t.co/a7LJ4xdDFQ
— Omar Abdullah (@Omar Abdullah) June 28, 2024
Shocking and sad news this morning.
The roof of Delhi Airport T1 collapsed this morning, and so far three people have been reported dead.
For his election campaign, Modi rushed to “launch” T1 in March even while it was under construction.
happy birthday… pic.twitter.com/mx9NQNbush
— MP Saket Gokhale (@SaketGokhale) 28 June 2024
After heavy rain in Delhi The Meteorological Department also said that the Delhi-NCR region There will be light to moderate rain. along with storms and winds of 20 to 40 km per hour.
Moderate to severe rain in some areas of Delhi-NCR. and nearby areas that are more likely to cause:
1) Flip Flop Road
2) Low visibility
3) Traffic disruptions
3) Water storage in low-lying areas– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) 28 June 2024
Please note that due to heavy rains since late Thursday (June 27), roads in Delhi and many residential areas were flooded on Friday morning.
Water storage in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area (Photo courtesy: Special Arrangements)
It should be noted that after the intense heat and heatwave in Delhi, heavy rains are now occurring. The heatwave in Delhi has claimed at least 277 lives.
The Meteorological Department advises the public ‘Avoid flooded areas’ and be careful of slippery roads.
It is recommended that:
1) Avoid going to areas that are frequently flooded.
2) Check traffic congestion on your route.
3) Updated weather warning information
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 28, 2024
