Operations at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 have ceased after a roof collapse, resulting in one fatality and six injuries

Four vehicles, including taxis, were damaged when part of the roof at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed onto cars during heavy rainfall. 

New Delhi: Early this morning, heavy rains caused a section of the roof at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) to collapse, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. Due to this incident, all departures from Terminal 1, which handles only domestic flights, have been temporarily halted, and check-in counters are closed for safety reasons, according to a Delhi airport spokesperson. IndiGo and SpiceJet flights from T1 are canceled until 2 pm today.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inspected the site, described the event as a "very serious incident," and announced compensation for the victims' families and the injured. He also stated that operations will temporarily shift to Terminals 2 and 3. The collapse damaged four vehicles, including cabs, as reported to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) at around 5:30 am.

Officials noted that the roof sheet and support beams fell, affecting cars in the pick-up and drop-off area at Indira Gandhi International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports. During rescue efforts, a man was extracted from a car struck by an iron beam.

An official statement from Delhi airport indicated that part of the old Departure forecourt canopy at Terminal 1 collapsed due to early morning heavy rain. Emergency personnel are assisting the injured, and departures from Terminal 1 are suspended, with check-in counters closed for safety. The airport regrets the disruption and apologizes for any inconvenience.

IndiGo stated that the structural damage at Terminal 1 has impacted its flight operations, leading to cancellations as passengers cannot enter the terminal. Passengers already inside can board their flights, but those with later flights will be offered alternatives. The disruption has affected operations across the network, and customers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

SpiceJet has also canceled its flights until further notice, advising passengers to follow their social media channels for updates.

For the second day in a row, Delhi saw heavy rainfall, bringing relief from the heat but leading to waterlogging in various parts of the city. Images from ANI depicted flooded streets and significant traffic congestion. The Safdarjung Observatory, the city's main weather station, recorded 154 mm of rainfall between yesterday and this morning, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Thursday's rain brought the temperature down to 35.4 degrees Celsius.