One dead and several injured as Delhi airport roof collapses (VIDEO) 

The incident came amid heavy rains in the Indian capital, after weeks of scorching heat 

A portion of the roof at the main airport in India's capital New Delhi collapsed on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring eight others.

The incident occurred at Terminal 1 amid heavy rainfall due to the onset of monsoons. “Emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected,” a Delhi airport spokesperson stated.