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Delhi-NCR Prepares for Heavy Rain as Cloud Cover Expected for I-Day Parade
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🗓 14 Aug 2026, 01:38 PM
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Meteorological authorities warn Delhi and the National Capital Region of heavy rainfall ahead of the Independence Day parade at the Red Fort, with cloud cover likely to obscure the event.
Delhi and the National Capital Region are bracing for heavy rainfall from late afternoon into the evening, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
The forecast also predicts a high probability of thunderstorms across the area.
The Independence Day parade, scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Red Fort, is expected to be shrouded in cloud cover, which may reduce visibility for spectators and participants.
Officials have urged residents to stay indoors and to monitor local weather updates.
The parade is likely to proceed with caution, but transportation and crowd management plans may be adjusted to accommodate the weather conditions.
The forecast also predicts a high probability of thunderstorms across the area.
The Independence Day parade, scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Red Fort, is expected to be shrouded in cloud cover, which may reduce visibility for spectators and participants.
Officials have urged residents to stay indoors and to monitor local weather updates.
The parade is likely to proceed with caution, but transportation and crowd management plans may be adjusted to accommodate the weather conditions.