AIRPORT CLAIMS ONE LIFE

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Canopy over the forecourt collapsed due to heavy rain at Terminal 1, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

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About the News:

Consequences: 1 person killed (cab driver), 6 injured, 4 cars damaged
Impact on Flights:Flights arriving and departing from Terminal 1 cancelled
Free refunds announced for affected passengers
Weather Conditions:Recorded Rainfall: 228.1 mm in 24 hours, one of the wettest June in Delhi
Investigation and Actions:Ministry of Civil Aviation Assigned a team from IIT Delhi to examine the cause of the collapse and ordered thorough inspection of structural strength at all airports .
Delhi Police:Registered a case under Sections 304A (causing death by negligence) and 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the IPC against unknown persons
The airport operator, DIAL (Delhi International Airport Limited), extended ex-gratia of ₹20 lakh for the deceased’s family and ₹3 lakh for the injuries.
The government requested airlines to avoid abnormal airfare surges due to flight cancellations.
Operator Information:The airport is operated by a GMR Group-led consortium, with GMR Airports Limited owning a 64% stake

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