28 Jun 2024 | 07:03 AM UTC
India: Flights remain suspended at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi June 28 following roof collapse /update 1
Flights remain suspended at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, June 28 due to roof collapse.
Flight disruptions are ongoing at Indira Gandhi International Airport's (DEL) Terminal 1 as of June 28 following a roof collapse at the departures area. Officials have suspended flight operations at Terminal 1 and are diverting services to Terminals 2 and 3. IndiGo (6E) and SpiceJet (SG), airlines operating domestic flights from Terminal 1, are experiencing cancellations. Authorities have announced that the flight suspension will remain in effect until at least 14:00. Reports indicate that heavy rains resulted in the collapse, which occurred at around 05:00. The incident has killed at least one person and wounded six others.
Heightened security and localized ground transport disruptions are likely near the incident site in the coming hours. Emergency crews have evacuated the terminal and cordoned off roads in the affected area, leading to traffic congestion. Flight delays and cancellations are likely over the coming days, with lingering disruptions possible after regular operations resume as airlines work to clear backlogs.
Heed official directives. Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Confirm flights if departing from Terminal 1 at DEL; do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Plan for localized transport disruptions and allow additional time if traveling to DEL. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.
