One individual was killed and 4 injured after the roof of Delhi Airport collapsed after heavy rains.
On-line movies confirmed large pillars supporting the roof crashing into parked vehicles on the airport’s Terminal 1.
All flights from the terminal have been suspended and check-in counters have been closed.
Authorities stated the incident occurred at 05:00 (23:30 GMT on Thursday).
Rescue operations are underway on the airport and the injured are receiving remedy in hospital.
India’s aviation regulator has suggested airways to supply passengers different flights or refunds.
As most home flights depart from Terminal 1, the incident affected the journey plans of hundreds of individuals.
Some airways have moved flight operations to the airport’s remaining two terminals.
Federal Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu introduced compensation of two million rupees ($24,000; £19,000) to the households of the deceased and 300,000 rupees to the injured.
He additionally instructed reporters that the scenario was below management and inspections had been underway to stop additional incidents. Airports throughout the nation which have added buildings can even be inspected, he added.
The incident was criticized on social media, with many customers declaring that the terminal underwent in depth renovations costing billions of rupees and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March. The newest normal election is a month away.
Nevertheless, Mr Kinjarap later stated the collapsed part was not a part of the renovation.
“I need to make clear that the constructing inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi is on the opposite facet and the constructing that collapsed right here is an previous constructing that was opened in 2009,” he stated.
Delhi has been hit by torrential rains since Thursday, offering much-needed respite from the sweltering warmth the Indian capital has endured since April.
However heavy downpours plunged the town into chaos, with water logging on many roads and inflicting extreme visitors congestion.
Commuters stated they spent hours caught in visitors, whereas others stated their automobiles broke down.
Movies shared on social media confirmed folks wading via knee-deep water and vehicles and buses partially submerged within the subway.
Heavy downpours additionally brought on flight delays and cancellations.
The India Meteorological Division has predicted that the town will proceed to expertise “heavy to very heavy rainfall” over the weekend.
