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Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI) on June 17 reported a power failure that impacted domestic and international flight operations. The disruption in power supply also hampered the boarding and check-in process at the airport.
As per the news reports, the outage was reported following a fault in the power grid at the airport. Later, the electricity supply was restored and all the operations were running normally, the reports suggested.
Around 2 PM on June 17, Delhi Airport’s Main Receiving Sub-station (MRSS) detected a significant voltage spike at the grid, reportedly due to the tripping of a 765KV line. This voltage imbalance from the Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) Grid briefly impacted all IGI terminals, affecting baggage acceptance and e-gates.
To maintain essential services, all terminals were proactively switched to DG load. The power back-up system installed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was operationalized within a few minutes, and all back-up procedures were initiated to facilitate passengers at all touchpoints.
By 3:00 PM, the grid voltage had stabilized, and all services were smoothly transitioned back from DG load to DTL grid load, and the DG supply was disconnected. However, the outage, which lasted around seven minutes, affected baggage collection and entry at the e-gates, according to sources at the airport.
The incident caused disruptions in baggage acceptance, e-gate operations, and led to a temporary halt in some services like Digi Yatra. Passengers at the airport faced inconvenience as the terminals were impacted by the power failure.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport, the largest airport in the country, with three terminals, experienced a brief period of disruption in services due to the power outage. The airport authorities responded promptly to restore operations and minimize inconvenience to passengers.
The incident highlights the importance of power supply reliability in critical infrastructure such as airports to ensure smooth operations and passenger safety. Despite the temporary setback, the airport resumed normal operations swiftly after addressing the power issue.
