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Delhi-NCR Braces for Heavy Rain as Monsoon Axis Passes Overhead
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across Delhi and the National Capital Region today as the monsoon axis moves overhead, with western Uttar Pradesh on alert.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Delhi and NCR for today, with maximum rainfall estimates of 30-50 mm.
The alert comes as the monsoon axis is overhead, bringing a surge of moisture and low pressure over the region.
Authorities in Delhi have advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel, and traffic police are ready to manage potential road blockages.
Western Uttar Pradesh has also been placed on alert, with local officials monitoring river levels and preparing for possible flooding.
The alert comes as the monsoon axis is overhead, bringing a surge of moisture and low pressure over the region.
Authorities in Delhi have advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel, and traffic police are ready to manage potential road blockages.
Western Uttar Pradesh has also been placed on alert, with local officials monitoring river levels and preparing for possible flooding.