Delhi Airport: Delhi airport helpless in front of rain, roof collapse disrupts structure, flights canceled till 2 pm

Conditions in Delhi-NCR are bad due to heavy rains. Roads are flooded everywhere. Heavy rain caused major accident at IGI airport. A portion of the roof of Terminal 1 collapsed. One person died and 8 others were injured in this accident. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital and are undergoing treatment. The structure has been affected by the roof collapse at Terminal-1. Many flights have been canceled till 2 pm. However, the companies said that those whose flights were canceled would be given full refunds or alternative flights. Delhi-NCR roads are waterlogged due to heavy rains. The transport system is disrupted. As speed has slowed down from road to train and from metro to plane. #WATCH | NDRF officials are present at Delhi Airport's Terminal-1 where a portion of the canopy collapsed amid heavy rain today, killing one person and injuring several others. pic.twitter.com/Avg94Xe8A2 — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024 What did Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu say about the airport crash? Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that a part of the roof outside the airport has collapsed due to heavy rain. Our condolences to those who lost their lives in this tragic incident. Four others were injured. So now we are looking after them. Immediately we sent emergency team, fire brigade and CISF, NDRF teams. As everyone was present at the spot, they conducted a thorough search to ensure that there was no further loss of life. Therefore, the situation is now under control and the remaining terminal building is being closed to avoid any further incident here, he said. Aviation Minister Naidu announced compensation to the families of the dead and injured. Naidu said that the families of the deceased will be given a compensation of Rs 20 lakh each and the families of the injured will be given a compensation of Rs 3 lakh each. He said that all the facilities of the passengers will be provided. #WATCH | Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said, “…part of the canopy outside the airport has collapsed due to heavy rain. Our condolences to the lives lost in this tragic incident, even four people pic.twitter.com/gmArDd6ydz — ANI (@ANI) Delhi drenched in rain since June 28, 2024. Roads are waterlogged in many areas. Looks like a flood. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a chance of rain throughout the day. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for two days. It has been raining heavily since morning between Delhi and NCR. People have been waiting for this rain for the past few days. #WATCH | Amid heavy rains, severe flooding is seen in Delhi. Views from the Saptarjung area, AIIMS. pic.twitter.com/8SoAY9rbhw — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024 #WATCH | Delhi: There has been heavy flooding in Lodhi Estate due to continuous heavy rains. The whole area is waterlogged, making it impassable for vehicles. Scenes outside SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav's house. Central ministers and MPs live in this area. pic.twitter.com/l8Bb4fXqo6 — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024 Heavy rain slows down in Delhi. There is heavy traffic jam in many places. Many vehicles are stuck. Roads look flooded. Two-wheeler owners find it difficult to get out of the house. Cars and trucks can be seen submerged in water. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for two days.