What Caused the Roof Collapse at Delhi's Terminal 1, Resulting in One Death and Six Injuries?
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....