A canopy collapsed at Delhi Airport after heavy rain, sparking political criticism and raising concerns over infrastructure safety.
Delhi airport canopy collapses in rain
A canopy at Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport gave way under pressure after heavy rainfall hit the National Capital Region on Sunday. Strong winds and thunderstorms caused severe waterlogging in the area, and the intense downpour led to the airport canopy bursting and collapsing due to water accumulation. The incident was captured on camera by a bystander and later shared online, quickly becoming a topic of political debate.
The video, which showed rainwater collecting on the sloped canopy until it could no longer hold the weight, was posted by the Kerala Congress on X (formerly Twitter). The caption took a sarcastic jab at the Central government’s development claims, stating: “Vikas (development) overflows in Delhi Airport after a drizzle.”
The sudden change in weather came after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for the region. According to the IMD, the area was expected to experience a dust storm followed by heavy rain and thunderstorms, with wind speeds between 60 to 100 km per hour.
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In response to the incident, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued a statement saying that the collapse was not due to any structural flaw, but rather a design response
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