Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expresses condolences to victims of Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse; assures steps to ensure safety and comfort of passengers; minister sets up 24X7 war room and advisory to airlines against raising airfares on routes to and from Delhi; IIT team to investigate cause of collapse.
A portion of the roof at the Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early Friday morning due to incessant rains, leading to flight departures being suspended until 2 pm. One person has been reported dead and several others injured as a result of the incident. Despite the impact on departures, flight arrivals have not been affected. Officials have stated that the roof collapse also damaged cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal. The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.