The recent roof collapse incident at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport during heavy rains highlights the poor infrastructure and lack of preparedness at the airport to handle extreme weather conditions:
- A portion of the canopy at the old Departure forecourt of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed around 5 am on June 28th, 2024 due to heavy rainfall, injuring 4 people.[1][2][4] This caused disruptions, with all departures from Terminal 1 temporarily suspended and check-in counters closed.[1]
- The incident occurred when Delhi-NCR was hit by heavy rains, leading to widespread waterlogging issues in areas around the airport as well.[1][3] This suggests poor drainage and infrastructure planning at the airport.
- Despite crores spent on airport development, the roof collapse and waterlogging problems indicate a lack of adequate preparation and maintenance to withstand extreme weather events. Experts have pointed out that the airport authorities and airlines need to better coordinate and plan for such situations to minimize passenger inconvenience.[5]
- The aviation minister is monitoring the incident, and the aviation regulator DGCA has been asked to issue directions to airlines for better communication with passengers during such disruptions.[1][5] However, this reactive approach highlights the need for proactive measures to strengthen the airport's resilience.
In summary, the roof collapse and waterlogging issues at Delhi Airport during heavy rains expose the poor state of infrastructure and lack of preparedness, despite significant investments, underscoring the need for more robust planning and maintenance to handle extreme weather events.
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