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IMD issues nationwide rain forecast, Delhi-NCR placed under yellow alert
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 12:38 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has projected rain across the country, with a yellow alert issued for the Delhi‑NCR region due to expected moderate showers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its latest monsoon outlook, indicating that rainfall is likely to affect large parts of the country over the coming days. Meteorologists highlighted that the western, central and eastern zones could see intermittent showers, with the intensity varying from light to moderate.
In the capital region, the IMD has raised the alert level to yellow for Delhi‑NCR, signalling that residents should expect moderate rain that could disrupt daily commutes and outdoor activities. Authorities have been advised to monitor waterlogging and ensure that drainage systems remain functional.
The department urged the public to stay updated through official bulletins and to take precautionary measures, especially in flood‑prone areas. Farmers in rain‑dependent regions were also reminded to plan sowing and irrigation accordingly.
The forecast comes ahead of the peak monsoon period, and the IMD will continue to issue updates as weather patterns evolve.
In the capital region, the IMD has raised the alert level to yellow for Delhi‑NCR, signalling that residents should expect moderate rain that could disrupt daily commutes and outdoor activities. Authorities have been advised to monitor waterlogging and ensure that drainage systems remain functional.
The department urged the public to stay updated through official bulletins and to take precautionary measures, especially in flood‑prone areas. Farmers in rain‑dependent regions were also reminded to plan sowing and irrigation accordingly.
The forecast comes ahead of the peak monsoon period, and the IMD will continue to issue updates as weather patterns evolve.