New Delhi: In a significant setback to Delhi Airport’s expansion plans, the highly anticipated operations at the newly revamped Terminal 1 (T1) will be delayed by more than a month.

The delay comes in the wake of an incident last Friday, when heavy rain caused a roof collapse at the old terminal, resulting in the death of one person.

Originally slated to commence by mid-July, the operational launch of the new terminal is now contingent on a thorough structural examination, which may extend beyond a month. “In the meantime, all flights have been accommodated at terminals 2 and 3,” an official, who wished to remain anonymous, told media.

Despite the disruption, a spokesperson for Delhi Airport confirmed that no flights have been delayed or cancelled. A cross-functional team is actively assessing the situation and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure passenger safety and convenience, said the official.

Terminal 2, the smallest terminal at Delhi Airport, was initially planned to resume operations once the new terminal opened. However, following the incident, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) team is investigating the probable cause of the roof collapse, which also damaged the canopy and several beams.

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