Delhi Airport roof collapse

2024 - 6 - 29

Roof Collapse at Delhi Airport: Chaos and Tragedy Unfolded

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Tragedy strikes as a roof collapsed at Delhi airport, leading to chaos and cancellations. Details inside!

A tragic incident shook Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as a roof collapsed in heavy rains, resulting in the death of one individual. The collapse, which occurred at Terminal 1, led to the evacuation of the area and flight cancellations. Videos circulating online depicted the aftermath, showing crushed cars and broken pillars under the collapsed canopy. This disaster came shortly after a heatwave, emphasizing the unpredictability of weather in the Indian capital.

As the news spread, the spotlight turned to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's infrastructure challenges. The incident underscored the need for robust infrastructure in the face of natural disasters. The intense rain that caused the collapse served as a stark reminder of the imperative to ensure structural safety in public facilities.

In a bid to investigate the incident, aviation authorities ordered a probe supervised by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The goal is to uncover the reasons behind the roof collapse and prevent similar occurrences in the future. This tragic event serves as a wake-up call for the aviation sector to prioritize safety and maintenance in all airport facilities.

It's crucial to note that the completion of renovations earlier in the year had increased the airport's capacity significantly. The incident raised questions about the effectiveness of the renovations in withstanding extreme weather conditions. Additionally, the swift response to evacuate the area and cancel flights showcased the airport's commitment to passenger safety amidst adversity.

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One dead after roof collapses at Delhi airport in heavy rains (Aljazeera.com)

The collapse occurred in New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport early on Friday, with authorities evacuating Terminal 1 and cancelling flights until ...

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Indira Gandhi International Airport: Roof collapse smashes cars in ... (BBC News)

Videos show crushed cars and broken pillars after a canopy over Terminal 1 collapses, killing one person.

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Days after heatwave, intense rain causes roof collapse at New Delhi ... (ABC News)

Part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi's main airport has collapsed as monsoon rains lashed the Indian capital, killing one person and injuring ...

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Analysis: Delhi airport roof collapse highlights Modi's infrastructure ... (CNA)

NEW DELHI: A roof collapse at New Delhi's main airport on Friday (Jun 28) highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi's challenges to make India a global ...

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Massive roof section at Delhi international airport collapses in storm ... (CBS News)

One taxi driver was killed and several cars crushed as Delhi's international airport was battered by a storm, collapsing part of a terminal roof.

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Roof Collapses At Delhi Airport After Near-Record Rainfall—At ... (Forbes)

Renovations at the terminal were completed earlier this year, expanding the airport's capacity to 40 million passengers annually.

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Probe ordered into Delhi airport roof collapse incident, others to also ... (The Indian Express)

The inspection will be supervised by aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said ...

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India airport roof collapse kills 1, injures 6 (Voice of America)

Heavy monsoon rains in India caused part of a roof to collapse at a New Delhi airport Friday, leaving one person dead and six injured.

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Roof collapse at Delhi airport kills one, as heavy rain disrupts Indian ... (Reuters)

Heavy rainfall and winds brought down a roof at the main airport in New Delhi on Friday, killing one person and shutting down a busy domestic terminal, ...

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Roof Collapses at Delhi Airport Terminal Amid Storms and Heavy ... (The New York Times)

Part of the roof at a terminal at India's busiest airport collapsed early Friday amid heavy thunderstorms and rains, killing at least one person and ...

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Delhi airport roof collapse: Government negligence killed my father ... (The Hindu)

The son of 45-year-old Ramesh Kumar, the cab driver who was killed after a portion of a canopy at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed on his car on Friday ...

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Delhi airport roof collapse: Aviation minister says war room on duty ... (Times of India)

India News: Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced on Saturday that a war room has been set up to ensure refunds or alternate flights for ...

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Delhi airport roof collapse flattens cars, kills cabbie; lucky escape for ... (Times of India)

Following the canopy collapse at IGI Airport, hospital assistance, passenger support, and extrication efforts played vital roles in the response to th.

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'Was told he fainted': Son of Delhi airport roof collapse victim awaits ... (The Indian Express)

Kumar was killed, and eight others were injured, on Friday after a canopy at the old departure forecourt of T1 at Indira Gandhi International Airport ...

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One dead, flights canceled as roof collapses at Delhi airport due to ... (VnExpress International)

Heavy rainfall and winds brought down a roof at the main airport in New Delhi on Friday, killing one person and shutting down a busy domestic terminal, ...

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Delhi airport roof collapse: Govt hints at airport audit, spot fares ... (Livemint)

The incident claimed one life and left eight others injured, as per the latest update from the airport administration.

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Delhi airport Terminal 1 stops ops after roof collapse, BJP, Congress ... (Livemint)

Delhi airport roof collapse: The primary reason for the collapse of the forecourt's canopy at the Delhi airport is said to be record-breaking rain that ...

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Delhi Airport T1 roof collapse: Govt orders airlines to avert ticket ... (Livemint)

Delhi Airport T1 roof collapse: Ministry of Civil Aviation posted on X that further cancellations and rescheduling of flights due to the incident may be ...

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Delhi airport T1 roof collapse: Over 20 flights cancelled on Jun 29 (Business Standard)

As many as 23 flights of IndiGo and 2 flights of SpiceJet that were scheduled to operate from T1 were cancelled on Saturday.

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Leaks to canopy collapse: History of roof incidents plagues Delhi ... (The Indian Express)

Friday's canopy collapse incident at Terminal 1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), while being the biggest accident involving the ...

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Delhi Airport roof collapse: No update on flight operations at ... (CNBCTV18)

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is operated by a GMR Group-led consortium DIAL, comprises three terminals — T1, T2, and T3 — handling ...

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