A roof at Delhi airport has collapsed after heavy rain, killing one person and injuring eight others.

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 suspended until further notice, airport authorities said.

The incident took place at 05:00 (23:30 GMT Thursday).

"While the cause for the collapse is being assessed, the primary cause seems to be the continued heavy rainfall over the past few hours," a spokesperson for the airport said.

Officials said four vehicles were damaged and eight people received minor injuries in the incident.

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

The accident has impacted the 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.

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