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Delhi remains dry as heavy rain hits southern states and Northeast
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department forecast a dry day for Delhi, while heavy rainfall is expected across several southern states and the Northeast region.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather bulletin for today, indicating that Delhi will experience clear skies with no rainfall. Meteorologists attribute the dry spell to a stable high-pressure system over the capital region.
Conversely, the IMD warned that heavy rain is likely to affect a swath of southern states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, as well as the Northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya and others. The agency expects the precipitation to be intense and widespread, with the potential to persist through the afternoon.
Authorities in the rain‑prone regions have been alerted to the possibility of flash floods, waterlogging and disruptions to road and rail traffic. Farmers in the affected zones are also being advised to monitor field conditions closely, as excessive rain could impact sowing and harvest schedules.
Residents are urged to stay informed through local news and official IMD updates, avoid low‑lying areas, and cooperate with any emergency measures announced by state disaster management teams.
Conversely, the IMD warned that heavy rain is likely to affect a swath of southern states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, as well as the Northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya and others. The agency expects the precipitation to be intense and widespread, with the potential to persist through the afternoon.
Authorities in the rain‑prone regions have been alerted to the possibility of flash floods, waterlogging and disruptions to road and rail traffic. Farmers in the affected zones are also being advised to monitor field conditions closely, as excessive rain could impact sowing and harvest schedules.
Residents are urged to stay informed through local news and official IMD updates, avoid low‑lying areas, and cooperate with any emergency measures announced by state disaster management teams.