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Delhi Forecast: Rain Expected on Independence Day, Wet Spell Likely to Persist Through August
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🗓 15 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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Meteorological Department predicts rain over Delhi on August 15, with a prolonged wet spell expected to continue throughout August.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Delhi, indicating a high probability of rainfall on Independence Day, 15 August 2024. The forecast shows a gradual increase in cloud cover and moisture levels over the capital as the monsoon trough moves northward.
The wet spell is projected to extend through the month of August, with intermittent showers likely to disrupt outdoor activities and transport. The IMD attributes the extended rainfall to a persistent low‑pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, which is feeding moisture into the northern plains.
Officials have advised residents to stay updated on local weather bulletins and to plan indoor alternatives for Independence Day celebrations. Public transport operators are preparing for potential delays and increased demand for taxis and auto-rickshaws.
The Department has urged citizens to keep emergency kits ready and to avoid traveling on roads prone to flooding. For real‑time updates, the IMD website and the Delhi Weather app can be consulted.
The wet spell is projected to extend through the month of August, with intermittent showers likely to disrupt outdoor activities and transport. The IMD attributes the extended rainfall to a persistent low‑pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, which is feeding moisture into the northern plains.
Officials have advised residents to stay updated on local weather bulletins and to plan indoor alternatives for Independence Day celebrations. Public transport operators are preparing for potential delays and increased demand for taxis and auto-rickshaws.
The Department has urged citizens to keep emergency kits ready and to avoid traveling on roads prone to flooding. For real‑time updates, the IMD website and the Delhi Weather app can be consulted.