NEW DELHI, 28th June, 2024 (WAM) -- In wake of the canopy collapse incident at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport on Friday morning, all flight operations from Terminal 1 are suspended till further notice, said the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation.
"Heavy rain in early morning today has resulted in the collapse of the canopy of Delhi Airport Terminal 1. As a result of which flights to and from Terminal 1 have been closed till further notice. Alternate arrangements are being made for the smooth operation of the flights," Asian News International (ANI) quoted the ministry statement as saying on Friday morning.
However, the arrival and departure of flights from Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 are fully operational.
One person has been reported dead after a portion of the canopy, at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, collapsed today due to heavy rains. The incident occurred when the capital city was hit by a spell of heavy rains.
"The shed of the airport collapsed, resulting in 8 persons trapped. The injured were rescued and removed to Medanta Hospital. One trapped person was taken out in dead condition", an official said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) IGI Airport, Usha Rangnani detailing the incident confirmed the death of a person and said legal action will be taken.
"At around 5 am, the shed outside Terminal 1 of IGIA (domestic airport), spanning from Departure Gate No. 1 to Gate No. 2, collapsed, in which around 4 vehicles have damaged and around 6 persons have been injured and one person has died. All injured persons are stable. Legal action is being taken," said Rangnani.
Following the incident, India Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said that he is personally monitoring the incident.