By TravoUpdate
The roof of Terminal 1 (T1) at Delhi Airport collapsed due to intense rain, resulting in a temporary closure for one month.
Roof Collapse at Delhi Airport T1
Operations at T1 will resume only after a thorough technical evaluation, expected to take over a month, is completed.
Technical Evaluation Needed
Structural engineers from IIT Delhi are conducting a study to assess the terminal's structural integrity and safety.
Domestic flights originally handled by T1 for SpiceJet and IndiGo have been moved to Terminals 2 (T2) and 3 (T3).
The GMR Group-led consortium DIAL, which manages T2 and T3, is working with stakeholders to ensure operational continuity and passenger safety.
IndiGo has moved 72 flights to T2 and T3, while SpiceJet has rescheduled its Delhi flights from T3 until July 7.
The incident underscores the impact of extreme weather, with Delhi recording 228.1 mm of rain in a single day, the most for June in over 85 years.
Extreme Weather Highlighted
DIAL and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are investigating the cause and implications of the collapse, with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) aiming to improve safety procedures.
Safety and Structural Integrity Checks
T1 remains closed to ensure passenger safety and operational resilience while awaiting the results of technical research and investigations.
Temporary Closure for Safety