Several vehicles including a cab were damaged in the incident which was reported to Delhi Fire Service (DFS) at around 5 am. Canopy sheets and support beams collapsed, causing damage to cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal.
During the rescue operation, a driver was taken out of the cab on which an iron beam had fallen.
NDRF officials reached the spot and are engaged in rescue work.
A Delhi airport spokesperson said all departures from Terminal 1 have been temporarily suspended and check-in counters have been closed as a "security measure". Only domestic flights operate at Terminal 1.
The spokesperson also said that all IndiGo and SpiceJet flights departing from T1 have been canceled till 2 pm. A Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rain since this morning, a portion of the canopy at the old departure concourse got damaged." Terminal 1 of Delhi airport collapsed at around 5 am. There are reports of injuries and emergency personnel are working to evacuate those affected and provide medical assistance."
The DIAL spokesperson further said, "As a result of this incident, all departures from Terminal 1 have been temporarily suspended, and check-in counters have been closed as a security measure. We sincerely apologize for this disruption." We regret and apologize for any inconvenience caused."
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarpu said on Twitter, "I am personally monitoring the roof collapse incident at T1 Delhi airport. First responders are working at the site. Airlines have also been informed about all the affected passengers at T1. "Help has been advised. The injured have been evacuated." hospital. "Rescue work is still going on."
During the rescue operation, a driver was taken out of the cab on which an iron beam had fallen.
NDRF officials reached the spot and are engaged in rescue work.
A Delhi airport spokesperson said all departures from Terminal 1 have been temporarily suspended and check-in counters have been closed as a "security measure". Only domestic flights operate at Terminal 1.
The spokesperson also said that all IndiGo and SpiceJet flights departing from T1 have been canceled till 2 pm. A Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rain since this morning, a portion of the canopy at the old departure concourse got damaged." Terminal 1 of Delhi airport collapsed at around 5 am. There are reports of injuries and emergency personnel are working to evacuate those affected and provide medical assistance."
The DIAL spokesperson further said, "As a result of this incident, all departures from Terminal 1 have been temporarily suspended, and check-in counters have been closed as a security measure. We sincerely apologize for this disruption." We regret and apologize for any inconvenience caused."
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarpu said on Twitter, "I am personally monitoring the roof collapse incident at T1 Delhi airport. First responders are working at the site. Airlines have also been informed about all the affected passengers at T1. "Help has been advised. The injured have been evacuated." hospital. "Rescue work is still going on."
