Following a canopy collapse at Terminal 1 (T-1) last week, Delhi airport’s main domestic terminal is expected to remain closed for several weeks. The incident, which occurred during heavy rains, resulted in one fatality and eight injuries. This closure is causing significant disruptions, including flight cancellations, reschedulings, and passenger displacement. While the airport authority aims to reopen Terminal 1 as soon as possible, a thorough inspection is necessary before resuming operations.
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A canopy at Rajkot airport collapsed during maintenance work, with no injuries reported. The incident comes a day after a similar incident at Delhi airport Terminal 1 resulted in one fatality and eight injuries. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has requested a detailed report on the Rajkot incident.
A canopy at the passenger pickup and drop area outside Rajkot airport terminal in Gujarat collapsed due to heavy rains. The incident occurred amid a spell of intense rainfall in the region, highlighting the potential dangers posed by extreme weather conditions.
A canopy at Delhi Airport collapsed on Friday, killing one and injuring eight. The incident sparked a political blame game between the BJP and Congress, with each party accusing the other of negligence and corruption.