New Delhi: The first pre-monsoon rain in Delhi brought much-needed relief from the intense heat but also caused significant disruption. Early Friday morning, the city experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, leading to waterlogged streets and a major incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal-1, where a section of the roof collapsed. This collapse resulted in injuries to four individuals and significant damage to multiple vehicles.
Airport Incident Causes Panic
Around 5:30 AM, strong winds caused a portion of the roof at Terminal-1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to collapse. The falling debris buried several vehicles, injuring three people inside. Emergency services, including three fire engines, were dispatched to the scene immediately after receiving the distress call.
Dramatic Rescue Operations
Images from the scene show the heavy roof section lying across several vehicles. Rescue teams worked tirelessly to extricate the trapped individuals. Among those injured, one person was found stuck inside their car and required extensive effort to be freed. All injured parties were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
Weather Chaos Across Delhi NCR
The sudden weather change on Friday morning saw heavy rain and winds sweep across Delhi NCR for over an hour. While the rain brought a welcome reprieve from the heat, it also caused waterlogging and traffic jams in many parts of Noida and Delhi. Additionally, the strong winds resulted in trees being uprooted in various locations.
Forecast: More Rain and Winds Ahead
According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi can expect more heavy rain on June 29 and 30. On June 28, the city and its surrounding areas are forecasted to experience rain accompanied by winds blowing at 30 to 40 kmph, along with thunderstorms. The maximum temperature for the week is expected to range between 34 to 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius.
Extended Rainfall Predictions
The NCR region, including Noida, is also expected to see light to moderate rain with thunderstorms from June 28 to July 2. Strong winds are predicted during this period. The Meteorological Department forecasts that Noida’s maximum temperature will vary between 32 to 39 degrees Celsius, with the minimum temperature ranging from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius throughout the week.
As Delhi prepares for more rain, the city braces itself for potential disruptions while enjoying the temporary respite from the sweltering summer heat.
