Major Incident at Delhi International Airport: Terminal 1 Roof Collapse Causes Fatality and Injuries
On Thursday night, heavy rainfall in Delhi caused the roof of Terminal 1 at Indira Gandhi International Airport to collapse. Several taxis and cars were crushed, resulting in one fatality and injuries to five others, who were subsequently hospitalized.
The incident occurred around 5 AM on Friday. The Delhi Fire Service reported that, in addition to the roof sheet, a support beam also broke, damaging vehicles in the pick-up and drop-off area. Three fire engines were dispatched to the scene.
Minister Responds to Airport Roof Collapse
Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu reacted to the incident, stating on X that he is personally monitoring the situation. All airlines have been advised to assist affected passengers at Terminal 1. Rescue operations are ongoing at the site.
Delhi-NCR experienced its first pre-monsoon rain on Thursday, resulting in severe waterlogging in several areas with water levels reaching 3 to 4 feet in some places.
Monsoon to Cover Delhi by July 3
The monsoon entered three northern states and two union territories on June 27, covering parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Punjab. It is expected to reach Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh between June 27 and 30, fully covering Delhi by July 3.
By July 5-8, the monsoon will encompass Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan. The meteorological department predicts that the monsoon rainfall in June will be 92% of the long-period average (LPA), indicating less than normal precipitation.
