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Weather
Red Alert Issued as Heavy Rain Hits Delhi After Heatwave
✍️ The Sunday Guardian
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:39 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised a red alert as scattered showers drenched several parts of Delhi on Sunday, following a spell of intense heat.
Delhi experienced a sudden downpour on Sunday, August 23, after days of scorching temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded the weather warning to a red alert, signalling the highest level of alert for the capital.
The rain lashed multiple localities across the city, providing brief relief from the heat that had pushed temperatures close to the seasonal peak. While the showers were intermittent, they were intense enough to cause localized flooding in low‑lying areas.
IMD officials have urged residents to stay vigilant, avoid water‑logged roads, and follow safety guidelines issued in the official advisory. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the rain is expected to continue sporadically through the evening.
Meteorologists forecast that the city may see further showers overnight, with temperatures likely to drop significantly, offering a respite before the next heat spell.
The rain lashed multiple localities across the city, providing brief relief from the heat that had pushed temperatures close to the seasonal peak. While the showers were intermittent, they were intense enough to cause localized flooding in low‑lying areas.
IMD officials have urged residents to stay vigilant, avoid water‑logged roads, and follow safety guidelines issued in the official advisory. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the rain is expected to continue sporadically through the evening.
Meteorologists forecast that the city may see further showers overnight, with temperatures likely to drop significantly, offering a respite before the next heat spell.