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Delhi to Brace for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Over Next Five Days, IMD Warns
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 09:33 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning that Delhi will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next five days, urging residents to take precautions.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a forecast today indicating that Delhi will receive heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the next five days. The warning, issued on Monday, highlights a surge in moisture from the Bay of Bengal and a low-pressure system moving across northern India.
Meteorologists advise residents to stay indoors during peak rainfall hours, keep windows closed, and avoid traveling on congested roads. The IMD also recommends keeping emergency supplies ready, including bottled water and first‑aid kits.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation has urged citizens to report any waterlogging or drainage issues promptly. Local authorities are preparing to deploy pumps and clear drains to mitigate flooding.
The forecast is part of a broader pattern of increased rainfall across the northern plains, with neighboring states also expecting similar weather conditions.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from the IMD and follow official advisories to stay safe.
Meteorologists advise residents to stay indoors during peak rainfall hours, keep windows closed, and avoid traveling on congested roads. The IMD also recommends keeping emergency supplies ready, including bottled water and first‑aid kits.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation has urged citizens to report any waterlogging or drainage issues promptly. Local authorities are preparing to deploy pumps and clear drains to mitigate flooding.
The forecast is part of a broader pattern of increased rainfall across the northern plains, with neighboring states also expecting similar weather conditions.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from the IMD and follow official advisories to stay safe.