Delhi Airport was briefly influenced by the temporary accumulation of water at the Indra Gandhi International Airport on the night of May 24th and its surroundings, according to the International Airport in Delhi. This statement followed after the circulation of videos on social media, which shows part of the collapse of Terminal 1 roof as a result of water accumulation.
Terminal Airport in Delhi 1 roof collapses?
Soon on Sunday, according to a viral video, part of the roof at Terminal 1 collapsed at Indira Indira Indira Gandhi, which collapsed in the middle of intense storms and heavy rainfall.
Congress also shared a video on its Instagram page.
(Note: Minta could not independently verify whether shots, if from the airport in Delhi)
The pictures and videos revealed that a large part of the canopy outside the terminal retreated and collapsed on the sidewalk down, pouring down in large volumes with water.
What did Dial at the airport in Delhi the “Collapse of the Roof”?
Dial (Delhi International Airport Limited) also said, “Deli experienced an intense storm accompanied by a severe collision during the reaching night of May 24, 2025. This sudden and concentrated downpour led to temporarily accumulating water at Igi and around Igi.
“Part of the outer tensile fabric on the arrival of T1 under pressure, thereby helping water dispersion. There was no structural compromises or impact on other parts of the terminal. Ground teams were taken to restore normal conditions, ensuring the safety and continuity of operations with minimal disturbances.”
49 flights diverted from the airport in Delhi
After intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds in Delhi during the early Sunday hours, a total of 49 flights were diverted, of which 17 international years were diverted. The airport confirmed that normal flight operations have been restored since then.
In advice released at 6:50 in the morning, passengers urged the airport to check the status of years and remain in contact with airline employees for the latest updates. A statement published on X reading: “Due to unfavorable weather conditions, some flights were hit last night. Our ground teams work closely with all parties to ensure a smooth and effective passenger experience.”
Strong rains and thunderstorms also caused a significant drop in temperatures across the Delhi. Data from different meteorological stations showed that temperatures dropped sharply by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius overnight. For example, at Safdarjung Merkur Airport fell from 31.0 ° C to 21.0 ° C, while Palam airport recorded from 29.0 ° C to 22.0 ° C. Similarly, temperatures dropped from 31.8 ° C to 20.5 ° C, Pragati Maidan recorded from 31.4 ° C to 21.3 ° 31.0 ° C at 22.3 ° C approximately 1:15 and 2:30.
Measurement of rainfall in the last 24 hours has reflected the intensity of the downpour, with Safdarjung recorded 81.4 mm, Lodhi Road 69.6 mm, 69.1 mm ridge, Palam 68.5 mm and Aya Nagar 37.0 mm from 8:30 in the morning.
In several parts of Delhi, heavy rain has caused serious waterlogging in several parts of Delhi, including Moti Bagh, Mingo Road and an area near the Delhi 1.
(Tagstotranslate) heavy rains
