One dead as roof collapse smashes cars at Delhi airport

A roof at Delhi airport has collapsed after heavy rain, killing one person and injuring four others, Report informs referring to the BBC.

Videos online show huge pillars supporting the roof smashing into cars parked along the airport's Terminal 1.

All flights from the terminal have been temporarily suspended and check-in counters have been closed.

The incident took place at 05:00 (23:30 GMT on June 27), authorities said.

Rescue operations are under way at the airport and the injured are being treated in hospitals.

India's aviation regulator has advised airlines to accommodate passengers on alternate flights or offer them refunds.

The accident has impacted travel plans of thousands, as most domestic flights take-off from Terminal 1.

Some airlines have shifted flight operations to the remaining two terminals at the airport.

Federal Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has announced a compensation of 2m rupees ($24,000; £19,000) to the family of the deceased and 300,000 rupees for the injured.

He also told reporters that the situation was under control and that inspection was under way to prevent any further incident. He added that airports with added structures across the country would also be inspected.