DELHI- Early this morning (June 28, 2024), heavy rain caused a portion of the roof at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 old departure forecourt to collapse around 5 am, killing one and injuring at least four people.
GMR operated Delhi International Airport Limited (DEL) announced that, due to this incident, all departures from Terminal 1 are temporarily suspended, and check-in counters are closed as a safety measure.
Delhi Airport Roof Collapse
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, in a statement on social media, said he is personally monitoring the situation.
“First responders are working at the site. I have also advised the airlines to assist all affected passengers at T1,” said Mr. Kinjarapu.
He Further added, “Inspecting the T1 Terminal and reviewing with the officials. All required rescue operations are being conducted at the terminal”
Airlines Issue Updates on Flight Status at Delhi Airport Amid Weather Disruptions
Air India (AI) Group, IndiGo (6E), and SpiceJet (SG) have issued statements regarding flight operations at Delhi Airport following adverse weather conditions.
Important Update: Due to bad weather (heavy rains), SpiceJet flights have been cancelled as Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport will remain partially closed for operations until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please contact us at…
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) June 28, 2024
Important Update: Due to bad weather (heavy rains), SpiceJet flights have been cancelled as Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport will remain partially closed for operations until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please contact us at…
Delhi Airport Terminal 1 has been under rapid expansion. Recently, the India’s PM inaugurated new terminal facility which can handle around 40 million passengers annually. But it is yet to open for passengers.
Similar Incident
In April 2024, the Guwahati’s Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport’s (GAU) roof collapsed due to heavy rainfall and severe storm.
Following the harsh weather conditions, the flight operations were suspended. The incident occurred due to heavy water seepage, and it couldn’t withstand the nature’s force and gave up.
Uprooted trees blocked the approach road. Additionally, the roof outlets experienced heavy overflow, leading to water ingress inside the terminal building.
The authorities should inspect the old airport structures at all the airports and carry out maintenance before monsoon. Such incidents could cause major fatal incidents and accidents.
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