India Observers

 A tragic incident occurred at Delhi’s Terminal 1 this morning as a portion of the roof collapsed due to heavy rain. This unfortunate event resulted in the death of one person and injuries to six others. Several vehicles, including cabs, were also damaged in the collapse. According to the civil aviation ministry, all flight departures from Terminal 1 have been temporarily halted. The ministry posted on X, “Heavy rain early this morning caused the collapse of the canopy at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport. Consequently, flights to and from Terminal 1 are suspended until further notice. Alternative arrangements are being made to ensure the smooth operation of flights.” Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu visited the site and inspected Terminal 1. He announced that operations would temporarily shift to Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Describing the incident as “very serious,” the minister emphasized that a thorough inspection of the airport’s structure would be conducted....

  Record-breaking floods have struck several districts along the   Yamuna River   as it reached a height of 208.08 meters, surpassing a 45-year-old record. This has resulted in the evacuation of over 750 individuals and 250 animals in Delhi. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been actively engaged in rescue operations, utilizing drones, rescue boats, and public announcements to locate and save stranded individuals and animals. Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh, the NDRF successfully rescued 28 shepherds and trekkers who were stranded due to heavy rains, landslides, and flash floods. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh from July 14 onwards, raising concerns about further intensifying the floods. The NDRF’s swift response in both the Yamuna River flooding and the Himachal Pradesh rescue operation, in collaboration with other agencies, has been instrumental in safeguarding lives and mitigating the i...