Delhi airport roof collapse: One person dead as heavy rains hit India capital
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport roof collapse: One person dead as heavy rains hit India capital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least one person was killed and eight others injured after a portion of the roof collapsed at Delhi’s international airport on Friday morning. The accident occurred at terminal one of the Indira Gandhi International Airport at 5.30 am after heavy rains lashed India’s capital. open image in gallery A crew inspects the damage to a part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport that collapsed in heavy pre-monsoon rains in New Delhi, India, Friday, 28 June 2024 “Passengers already inside the terminal will be able to board their planned flights, but those with flights later in the day will be offered alternatives,” an IndiGo spokesperson said. open image in gallery A view the damage to a part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport that collapsed in heavy pre-monsoon rains in New Delhi, India, Friday, 28 June 2024 “There are injuries reported and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected,” the statement said.

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Hyderabad Airport To Undergo Safety Audit Following Delhi Incident
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Airport To Undergo Safety Audit Following Delhi Incident

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government has decided to conduct a safety audit of the GMR Hyderabad International Airport to prevent untoward incidents as was witnessed at the Delhi International Airport, which is also operated by GMR, in June. Structural engineers from IIT Delhi will be engaged to inspect and make independent assessment of the structural strength of the airport. On June …

8 incidents in 6 years: Experts highlight need for rules for airport buildings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

8 incidents in 6 years: Experts highlight need for rules for airport buildings

Hindustan Times  

A fatal roof collapse at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport last month has thrown a spotlight on the vulnerability of India’s airport infrastructure, with experts flagging the lack of adequate oversight. At least eight similar incidents reported nationwide in the past six years, with the latest being the rain-triggered collapse of the massive canopy covering the driveway at the Delhi …

Coping with the monsoon impact
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Coping with the monsoon impact

Hindustan Times  

Last Friday, Delhi received a record downpour of 228.1mm rain, the highest for a single day since 1936. A taxi driver died when the canopy of a terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed on his car and 11 others were injured as rain battered the city. New Delhi: A plane takes off from the Indira Gandhi International Airport …

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…

Hindustan Times  

The detailed technical study of Delhi airport's shut-for-now Terminal 1 is expected to be completed in a month, and a call on reopening the terminal will be taken on the basis of the report, a senior government official said on Sunday. New Delhi: Damaged roof of the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal- 1, in New Delhi, Saturday, June 29, 2024. …

Delhi’s heavy rains claim 11 lives amid record-breaking downpour
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s heavy rains claim 11 lives amid record-breaking downpour

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New Delhi experienced record-breaking rainfall last week, with precipitation levels in a single day surpassing the city’s entire month’s …

Delhi rain: Death toll in rain-linked incidents rises to 11 in monsoon-hit Capital
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain: Death toll in rain-linked incidents rises to 11 in monsoon-hit Capital

The Hindu  

The number of those who died in rain-related incidents in the Capital rose to 11 on Saturday, including three labourers whose bodies were pulled out from the debris of a wall that had collapsed at a construction site in Vasant Vihar. A Delhi Fire Services official said those who died in the Vasant Vihar wall collapse were identified as Santosh …

Rajkot airport canopy collapses amid heavy rains
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajkot airport canopy collapses amid heavy rains

Hindustan Times  

A canopy at Gujarat’s Rajkot Airport collapsed on Saturday amid heavy rainfall, marking the third such incident at Indian airports in less than a week. The Rajkot Airport, a greenfield facility built by the Airport Authority of India and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2023, is located 25 km from Rajkot at Hirasar village. “This shift is …

Delhi airport canopy collapse: Victim's family to decide on legal action after cremation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport canopy collapse: Victim's family to decide on legal action after cremation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The son of the 45-year-old cab driver who died after a portion of a canopy at the Delhi airport collapsed amid heavy rains said the family will take a decision on filing a case in the matter after his father's cremation. HT Image The police handed over the body of the cab driver, Ramesh Kumar, to his family …

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: Canopy broke during maintenance work, say Aviation Ministry sources; repairing underway
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: Canopy broke during maintenance work, say Aviation Ministry sources; repairing underway

Live Mint  

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: The canopy collapse at Rajkot airport took place during the maintenance work to push out water accumulated in the Canopy, reported ANI quoting the Ministry of Civil Aviation Sources. The Rajkot incident comes a day after a canopy collapse at Delhi airport Terminal 1 killed one person and injured eight others. The canopy collapsed at the …

‘We asked them several times’: Son of cab driver killed in Delhi airport mishap flays police
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We asked them several times’: Son of cab driver killed in Delhi airport mishap flays police

Hindustan Times  

Ravinder Kumar, son of the deceased cab driver Ramesh Kumar, who died on Friday after a portion of T1 terminal in Delhi airport collapsed on his car amid heavy rains, alleged delay on part of the police in informing the actual medical condition of his father, PTI reported. Parked vehicles are damaged by the collapse of a departure terminal canopy …

Delhi airport roof collapse: War room constituted to ensure refunds to passengers, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport roof collapse: War room constituted to ensure refunds to passengers, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The Hindu  

Assuring proactive measures are taken regarding the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on June 28 said that a war room has been constituted to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers in the incident. Delhi airport roof collapse updates on June 28, 2024 The Minister assured to take necessary proactive measures …

Delhi rains: Death toll rises to 11, bodies of four kids recovered from flooded areas
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Death toll rises to 11, bodies of four kids recovered from flooded areas

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Two children, both aged around 9 years, died after drowning in a waterlogged underpass in north Delhi's Samaypur Badli area on Saturday, due to Friday's heavy rainfall thus soaring the death toll to 11. Sharing details, Deputy Commissioner of Police RK Singh said they received a call about the drowning of a 12-year-old boy near Siraspur underpass at …

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu criticises opposition for politicising Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu criticises opposition for politicising Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident

India TV News  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday criticized the opposition for politicizing the canopy collapse incident at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 on June 28, which tragically claimed one life and injured eight others. The minister's statement comes amid the opposition's claims that the roof that collapsed on Friday due to heavy rains was part of the expanded …

DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!
5 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!

Deccan Chronicle  

A canopy at the 15-year-old departure forecourt of Terminal 1 collapsed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi causing the death of one person and injuries to at least six others. The heavy rain that lashed the capital with the onset of the monsoon was a clear enough primary cause, but the mishap shines the light on the …

45-year-old cab driver killed, 8 others hurt in roof collapse at Delhi airport
5 months, 3 weeks ago

45-year-old cab driver killed, 8 others hurt in roof collapse at Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

A 45-year-old cab driver was killed and eight others including a Merchant Navy officer sustained injuries after a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of the Delhi airport collapsed during heavy rains, crushing at least three cars on Friday morning, fire department and police officials said. Delhi Airport, operated by Delhi International Airport Limited said that a roof at …

Delhi Airport Forms Committee To Probe Terminal 1 Roof Collapse; Police File 'Death By Negligence' Case
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport Forms Committee To Probe Terminal 1 Roof Collapse; Police File 'Death By Negligence' Case

News 18  

The Delhi International Airport management on Friday formed a committee to probe the roof collapse at Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to the death of one person and injuries to at least eight people. Follow Delhi Airport Airport Roof Collapse Live news here A Technical Committee has been formed by the Delhi International Airport Limited to …

Delhi-NCR Rain LIVE: AAP Govt Sets Up 24-hour Water Logging Control Room As IMD Issues Orange Alert
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR Rain LIVE: AAP Govt Sets Up 24-hour Water Logging Control Room As IMD Issues Orange Alert

News 18  

Delhi Rain LIVE: Man Electrocuted in Rohini's Prem Nagar A 39-year-old man was electrocuted in Rohini’s Prem Nagar area after he came in contact with a live wire. Read full Article Delhi Rain LIVE: Gurugram Residents Face Heavy Waterlogging, Traffic Woes Heavy rains in Gurugram early Friday morning led to severe inundation, particularly in residential areas, and traffic jams across …

Not just T1 roof collapse, Delhi airport hit by rain-related incidents in past
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Not just T1 roof collapse, Delhi airport hit by rain-related incidents in past

Hindustan Times  

Amid heavy rain in the capital on Friday, the roof of the recently inaugurated Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport partially collapsed, killing one and injuring six others. The partial collapse of the roof of the recently inaugurated Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport has claimed the life of one person. Union Civil Aviation Minister, Ram …

No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars: Eyewitnesses at Delhi airport
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars: Eyewitnesses at Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, There was no loud noise of anything breaking when the rods of a portion of a roof collapsed at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1, a cab driver, who was at the site of the incident, said on Friday. HT Image He said that after the rods fell on the cars parked at the site, people became aware of the …

Investigation started into Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident: Civil Aviation Minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Investigation started into Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident: Civil Aviation Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday that an investigation has been started into the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident at Terminal 1. Following the incident, the Civil Aviation Minister also said that all Airport buildings across the Country would be inspected. Doctors at the AIIMS Trauma Centre said that a 28-year-old man who …

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics

Hindustan Times  

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira. Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. …

Rains bring Delhi to its knees, one killed as canopy collapses at airport's Terminal 1
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rains bring Delhi to its knees, one killed as canopy collapses at airport's Terminal 1

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhiites woke up to a rain devastated city on Friday with a canopy at Delhi airport's busy Terminal 1 collapsing, killing one person, and many parts of the city inundated with water entering homes, submerging vehicles and leading to miles-long traffic snarls. Also advised the airlines to assist all affected passengers at T1… Rescue operations are still ongoing," …

Video: 1 dead, 4 injured after roof collapses at Delhi airport's T-1; flights cancelled
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: 1 dead, 4 injured after roof collapses at Delhi airport's T-1; flights cancelled

Firstpost  

On Friday morning, the roof sheet and the support beams of Delhi airport T-1 collapsed, damaging the cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal At least one person was killed and four others were injured after a portion of the roof of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal-1 collapsed on cars, including taxis, amid heavy rains …

Delhi airport chaos: Passengers flood X with complaints as flights cancelled amid roof collapse, heavy rain
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport chaos: Passengers flood X with complaints as flights cancelled amid roof collapse, heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi woke up to heavy rain and wind which led to a portion of the roof at the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 to collapse, killing one and injuring at least five others, all flight departures from Terminal 1 were temporarily suspended. Are all flights to Delhi cancelled today due to the T1 roof collapse?” she wrote X. …

Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports

India TV News  

Delhi airport roof collapse: The civil aviation ministry today ordered a thorough inspection of the structural strength of all airports in India, following the roof collapse incident at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi that left one dead and at least six persons injured. 24x7 war room to be set up for efficient management of passengers at T2, T3 …

Days after heat wave, intense rain causes roof collapse at New Delhi airport, killing 1 person
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Days after heat wave, intense rain causes roof collapse at New Delhi airport, killing 1 person

LA Times  

A crew inspects the damage to a part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. A portion of a canopy at a departure terminal at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed Friday as monsoon rains lashed the Indian capital, killing one person and injuring six others, officials said. Friday’s rain was the …

DIAL forms technical committee to probe roof collapse at Terminal 1
5 months, 3 weeks ago

DIAL forms technical committee to probe roof collapse at Terminal 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi International Airport Limited has formed a technical committee to investigate the roof collapse reported at Terminal 1 on Friday which killed one person and left eight others injured. In a statement issued post the incident, Delhi Airport's operator said that it's working with all relevant agencies, including Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation, …

Delhi Airport roof collapse 'very serious incident', kin of deceased to get Rs 20Lakh: Civil Aviation Minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport roof collapse 'very serious incident', kin of deceased to get Rs 20Lakh: Civil Aviation Minister

India TV News  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday announced a compensation of Rs. 20 lakhs to the next of kin of the deceased, who lost his life in a roof collapse incident at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1. Speaking to the media, the Civil Aviation Minister, while terming the incident 'very serious' in nature, announced the compensation of Rs. It …

Delhi airport's T-1 roof collapses amidst heavy rains; 1 dead, 6 injured
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport's T-1 roof collapses amidst heavy rains; 1 dead, 6 injured

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: At least one person died while 6 others sustained injuries after a portion of a roof at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1 collapsed amid heavy overnight rains, officials said on Friday. Sharing details, Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg said they received information about the incident at 5.30 am following which 4 fire tenders were immediately rushed to the …

Part of house collapses in Delhi amid strong winds; 8 injured
8 months ago

Part of house collapses in Delhi amid strong winds; 8 injured

Hindustan Times  

Eight people, including six minors, were injured after a wall of a house collapsed in South Delhi's Khirki Extension area on Tuesday evening. Part of house collapses in Delhi amid strong winds; 8 injured According to the police, the eight victims were on the terrace of their house when the incident took place. Meanwhile, another incident took place on Saturday …

Delhi Rains: 1 Dead, 15 Houses Collapsed; Trains Delayed, Traffic Jams in Several Areas
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Rains: 1 Dead, 15 Houses Collapsed; Trains Delayed, Traffic Jams in Several Areas

News 18  

With more rainfall predicted during the day, Delhi on Saturday witnessed heavy and continuous rainfall, inundating several areas under water, causing long traffic jams and leaving normal life out of gear. #WATCH | Traffic jams in parts of Delhi after rain lashed the city pic.twitter.com/rMlKZBg7D8 — ANI July 8, 2023 Waterlogging menace Rainfall has continued since last night and throughout …

3 people, including 4-year-old girl, killed in Delhi building collapse
2 years, 2 months ago

3 people, including 4-year-old girl, killed in Delhi building collapse

Hindustan Times  

Three people, including a four-year-old girl, have died after a two-storey building collapsed near Delhi's Lahori Gate on Sunday evening, the Delhi police said. Delhi building roof collapse: 11 people rescued so far, 1 girl dead On Monday morning, two more people were rescued in the operations that stretched late into the night. Earlier, ten people were rescued and admitted …

Delhi rains after-effects: 2 dead, several flights diverted, trees uprooted as hails lash capital
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi rains after-effects: 2 dead, several flights diverted, trees uprooted as hails lash capital

India TV News  

Delhi rains: Heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital and Delhi-NCR, giving a respite from the screeching heatwave. The rains came along with thunderstorms, hails and heavy winds, which resulted in trees being uprooted in several parts of the city, and flights being diverted. Many areas of NCR also witnessed a power outage amid the heavy rains that …

Delhi: 8 people injured as buildings collapsed following heavy rains, storm
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: 8 people injured as buildings collapsed following heavy rains, storm

Live Mint  

National capital Delhi on Monday woke up to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, which even though brought a much need respite from the sweltering heat, also injured eight people as houses collapsed in different parts. According to the fire department, three persons received minor injuries after a house collapsed in west Delhi's Jawalpuri. This was followed by another call about a …

Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi, flight operations affected
2 years, 7 months ago

Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi, flight operations affected

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were affected on Monday morning as several parts of the national capital and the NCR received heavy rain with thunderstorm. Passengers are requested to get in touch with the airline concerned for updated flight information," Delhi Airport tweeted. Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department predicted that thundershower with moderate intensity rain and …

Delhi airport's forecourt waterlogged, 3 flights cancelled, 5 diverted due to heavy rains
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi airport's forecourt waterlogged, 3 flights cancelled, 5 diverted due to heavy rains

India TV News  

Rains lashed parts of the national capital on Saturday as the city woke to moderate to heavy rainfall, bringing slight respite from the heat. The forecourt of the Delhi airport was waterlogged, three flights were cancelled and five diverted to Jaipur and Ahmedabad as heavy rains lashed the national capital early Saturday morning. An official of the meteorological department said …

Mumbai Rains: 7 dead, 3 injured after building collapses in Govandi area
3 years, 5 months ago

Mumbai Rains: 7 dead, 3 injured after building collapses in Govandi area

India TV News  

At least seven people died and three were injured on Friday after a building collapsed in Mumbai's Govandi area. According to reports, ground plus one storey residential structure has collapsed at Shivaji Nagar in Govandi on Friday morning at 4.58 am. "Seven people died, three injured after a building collapsed in the Govandi area of Mumbai," the Mumbai Police said. …

11 Killed, 7 Injured as 3-story Building Collapses in Mumbai's Malad After Heavy Rainfall
3 years, 6 months ago

11 Killed, 7 Injured as 3-story Building Collapses in Mumbai's Malad After Heavy Rainfall

News 18  

A three-story dilapidated building collapsed following heavy monsoon rains in the western Indian city of Mumbai, killing at least 11 people and injuring seven others, police said. The New Delhi Television channel said the building collapsed onto another structure in a slum in the Malad West area of Mumbai. Building collapses are common in India during the June-September monsoon season …

One Killed, 3 Injured as Roof of House Collapses in Delhi
3 years, 11 months ago

One Killed, 3 Injured as Roof of House Collapses in Delhi

News 18  

One person was killed and three others were injured after a portion of the roof of a house collapsed in southeast Delhi's Sarita Vihar area on Thursday, police said. The police said they received information at 12.05 PM that a portion of the roof of the house had collapsed. After reaching the spot, it was found that some welding work …

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