1 dead, 5 injured as Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapses in heavy rain

One person died and at least five others were injured as heavy rain led to the collapse of a portion of the canopy at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, early morning on Friday.

“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,” a Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) spokesperson said in a statement.

"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 apologize for any inconvenience caused," the statement read.

The newly appointed Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said he was "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 added.

Pictures show several cars were damaged when parts of the roof collapsed on them.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police said that traffic going to Terminal 1 departure gateshas been diverted at the CISF check post toward the arrival gates.

The incident occurred when Delhi-NCR was hit by a spell of heavy rains on Friday. Various parts of the national capital experienced intense water-logging.

(With inputs from ANI)

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