Delhi Airport Roof Collapses After Heavy Rain, Six Injured
Four people were injured in Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 when a portion of the roof collapsed after heavy rainfall. Visuals from the spot showed vehicles trapped beneath the debris.
At least six people were injured after a portion of the roof collapsed at terminal-1 of the Delhi airport amid the early morning rain in the city. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot, according to an official from Delhi Fire Services. The incident occurred around Around 5.30 AM. All departures from Terminal-1 have been suspended following the incident.
While the initial count of injured persons was four, Fire Director Atul Garg later said that six were injured in the incident. There has been no report of any death yet.
#WATCH | 4 people were injured after a roof collapsed at the Terminal-1 of Delhi airport. Rescue operation underway pic.twitter.com/A0KHLFFTH6
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024
Visuals from the spot showed several cars trapped under the debris. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital. Rescue operations are still on.
#WATCH | 4 people were injured after a roof collapsed at the Terminal-1 of Delhi airport.
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024
(Video source - Delhi Fire Service) pic.twitter.com/Uc0qTNnMKe
Soon after the incident, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said that he was monitoring the situation. "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," he posted on X.
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
A Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) spokesperson told news agency ANI: "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. There are injuries reported, and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected. 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."
🚨#UPDATE: At least four people were injured in the roof collapse at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport in India.
— R A W S G L 🌎 B A L (@RawsGlobal) June 28, 2024
Video: Delhi Fire Services pic.twitter.com/3Zh1viUaFI
Heavy Rain In Delhi
The heavy downpour in Delhi continued throughout the morning, flooding several roads in the national capital. The waterlogging resulted in massive traffic snarls. Multiple vehicles were seen submerged under the water.
#WATCH | A car submerged in water and roads heavily flooded due to continuous downpour in Delhi
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024
(Visuals from Minto Road) pic.twitter.com/reJQPlzfbQ
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the monsoon to arrive in Delhi by June 30, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heatwave.
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