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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Heavy rainfall and winds caused a roof to collapse in the main airport at the Indian capital New Delhi today, injuring at least three people and causing authorities to cancel flights from one terminal. — Reuters file pic
NEW DELHI, June 28 — A roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds at the main airport inIndia’s capital New Delhi today, killing one person and causing authorities to cancel flights from one terminal, officials and media said.
A portion of the canopy at the departures area of Delhi airport’s terminal 1 collapsed at 5 am (2330 GMT), a statement from the airport posted on the social media site X said.
“There are injuries reported and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected,” the statement said.
News channels reported that three people were injured and one person was trapped under the collapsed roof.
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All departures from the terminal of low-cost carriers IndiGo and SpiceJet were cancelled until 2pm (0830 GMT), the statement said.
Visuals from media showed water pouring from the collapsed roof and a taxi stuck under a pillar, even as rain continued to pelt down in the area, leading to inundated roads and traffic jams.
India’s aviation minister said he was monitoring the situation and that first responders were working at the site. — Reuters
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