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Weather
Red Alert Issued as Heavy Rain Pummels Delhi-NCR
✍️ DD India
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has raised a red alert as intense rainfall batters Delhi and the National Capital Region.
Heavy rain persisted across Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region, leading to waterlogging in several neighbourhoods.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its warning to a red alert, the highest level, signalling a heightened risk of flooding and disruption.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel, steer clear of water‑logged roads and follow directions issued by local officials. Emergency services remain on standby to respond to any incidents.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its warning to a red alert, the highest level, signalling a heightened risk of flooding and disruption.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel, steer clear of water‑logged roads and follow directions issued by local officials. Emergency services remain on standby to respond to any incidents.