Delhi Airport Terminal 1 operations suspended after roof collapse kills 1, injures 6

IndiGo and SpiceJet have cancelled all their flight operations from Terminal 1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after a roof collapse on Friday morning that killed one person and injured at least five others.

The incident occurred at 5 am in Terminal 1 or T1's departure area amid a downpour in the national capital.

In a statement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said, "Heavy rain in early morning today has resulted in the collapse of the canopy of #DelhiAirport Terminal 1."

"As a result of which flights to & from Terminal 1 have been closed till further notice. Alternate arrangements are being made for smooth operation of the flights," it added.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced a compensation of ₹20 lakh to the kin of the deceased and ₹3 lakh to the injured.

T1 handles domestic flight operations from carriers IndiGo and SpiceJet.

"Due to heavy rain since early this morning, a portion of the canopy at the old departure forecourt of Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed around 5 am. There are injuries reported, and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected," a DIAL spokesperson said in a statement.

What IndiGo and SpiceJet said

An IndiGo spokesperson said flight operations are impacted due to structural damage to T1 due to adverse weather conditions.

"This has led to flight cancellations at Delhi as passengers are not able to enter the terminal. 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," the airline said in a statement.

The airline also said the unplanned situation has led to operations across the network being impacted. "Customers are advised to keep track of and confirm their flight status before leaving for the airport," it said.

In a post on X (formerly), SpiceJet said flights have been cancelled as T1 will remain partially closed for operations until further notice.