June 28th 2024.
The recent collapse of the roof at Delhi airport has been deemed a "very serious incident" by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. In light of this unfortunate event, the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) will be conducting a thorough investigation. The incident took place early Friday morning at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, prompting the Union Minister to immediately rush to the scene and oversee rescue operations.
Tragically, amidst heavy rain, one person lost their life and four others were injured. Minister Kinjarapu expressed his condolences for the loss of life and ensured that the injured individuals are receiving the necessary care. He also mentioned that as soon as the incident was reported, the airport's emergency response team, safety team, and NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) were swiftly deployed to ensure that no further casualties occurred.
In light of the collapse, the rest of the terminal building has been temporarily closed, and all departing flights have been cancelled until 2 p.m. The minister has also assured that passengers will receive full refunds for their cancelled flights and will be assisted in finding alternative routes. Minister Kinjarapu had earlier shared on social media that he was personally inspecting the terminal and reviewing the situation with officials.
During his inspection, the minister was briefed by officials on the ongoing rescue efforts. The incident has caused damage to several vehicles, including cabs, parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal. The NDRF has been actively involved in the rescue operations, working to safely extricate those affected and provide medical attention.
As a safety measure, all departures from Terminal-1 have been suspended, and check-in counters have been closed. It is worth noting that Terminal-1 only handles domestic flights. The spokesperson for Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has confirmed that all departing flights from Terminal-1 for IndiGo and SpiceJet have been cancelled until 2 p.m. The spokesperson also shared that due to heavy rain, a portion of the canopy at the old Departure forecourt of Delhi Airport's Terminal-1 collapsed at around 5 a.m, resulting in injuries. Emergency personnel are currently on-site, providing medical assistance to those affected.
The DIAL spokesperson has expressed regret for the disruption caused by the incident and apologized for any inconvenience faced by passengers. The safety and well-being of all individuals at the airport are of utmost importance, and the authorities are working diligently to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken.
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