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Canopy Collapse At Delhi’s IGI Airport Injures 6 Amid Heavy Rain

Early Friday morning, a collapsing canopy at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport injured at least 6 people and damaged vehicles amid heavy rainfall.

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a report of the incident at around 5:00 AM.

The canopy, part of the old Departure forecourt at Terminal 1, gave way under the weight of the rain, causing injuries and damaging multiple vehicles.

Emergency personnel quickly dispatched to the scene extricated those affected and provided necessary medical attention.

A spokesperson for Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) stated, “Heavy rain since early this morning caused a portion of the canopy at the old Departure forecourt of Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 to collapse around 5 AM. The collapse injured several people, and emergency personnel are working to extricate those affected and provide medical attention.”

In response to the incident, authorities have temporarily suspended all departures from Terminal 1 and closed check-in counters as a safety measure.

The terminal primarily handles domestic flight operations.

“We sincerely regret this disruption and apologize for any inconvenience caused,” the DIAL spokesperson added.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, addressed the situation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

He posted, “Personally monitoring the roof collapse incident at T1 Delhi Airport. First responders are working at the site. Also advised the airlines to assist all affected passengers at T1. The injured have been evacuated to the hospital. Rescue operations are still ongoing.”

The incident has caused significant disruption to airport operations, and authorities are working to ensure the safety of passengers and staff while managing the aftermath of the collapse.

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