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Delhi Reaches Year‑Long Average Rainfall by September, Heavy Rain Alert Issued
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:35 PM
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Delhi has accumulated rainfall equal to its yearly average by September, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a heavy rain alert for the capital today.
Delhi’s monsoon season has produced rainfall equal to the city’s yearly average by September, according to reports from the Hindustan Times. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for the capital, warning of potential flooding and traffic disruptions.
Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and monitor weather updates closely. Low‑lying areas and riverbanks are particularly at risk of overflow, and traffic authorities have advised commuters to plan alternative routes.
The alert comes as Delhi continues to experience intense rainfall during the monsoon, a pattern that has raised concerns among city officials about water management and infrastructure resilience.
Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and monitor weather updates closely. Low‑lying areas and riverbanks are particularly at risk of overflow, and traffic authorities have advised commuters to plan alternative routes.
The alert comes as Delhi continues to experience intense rainfall during the monsoon, a pattern that has raised concerns among city officials about water management and infrastructure resilience.