Delhi rain is expected to continue through the BRICS Summit weekend, with the India Meteorological Department warning of possible showers accompanied by strong winds across the national capital, Noida and Ghaziabad. The forecast has prompted the New Delhi Municipal Council, municipal corporations, the Public Works Department and other agencies to remain on alert for waterlogging and related disruptions.
The weather warning comes as delegates from around the world are attending the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The possibility of heavy or intense spells has increased the operational challenge for agencies responsible for roads, storm-water drainage, traffic movement and public areas around the summit venue.
The IMD has indicated that rain may continue in Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad for the next five days. For Saturday and Sunday, the forecast includes rain with strong winds. The weather department had issued a forecast of light rain for Friday, but several parts of Delhi instead experienced rain accompanied by strong winds during the afternoon.
The IMD initially issued a red alert on Friday afternoon after the change in weather conditions, before revising it to a yellow alert. The warning followed rainfall in multiple parts of the capital and heightened attention on the ability of civic agencies to keep major roads and public infrastructure operational during the summit.
Delhi recorded an average of 1.5 millimetres of rain on Friday. The highest rainfall was reported from Pusa, which recorded 17.5 millimetres, while the Ridge and Ayanagar areas received 10 millimetres each. The rainfall also brought down the maximum temperature compared with the previous day.
The maximum temperature fell from 36.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday to 34.8 degrees Celsius on Friday, a decline of 1.8 degrees. According to the weather report, meteorologists have linked the unstable conditions to the availability of moisture and atmospheric instability over the region.
These conditions may produce thunderstorms, strong surface winds and rain over the capital region. For road users, the immediate risks identified in the report are waterlogging and difficult driving conditions, particularly if rain intensity rises during summit-related movement. No specific road closure or traffic diversion was announced in the supplied report.
The alert places several agencies in a shared response position. The NDMC is responsible for much of the New Delhi area, while municipal corporations and the PWD manage other civic roads, drainage assets and public infrastructure across the wider capital. Their preparedness will be tested across areas with different drainage systems and traffic loads as the weather develops.
The IMD’s five-day outlook remains the key official forecast cited in the report. Civic agencies are expected to continue monitoring rainfall and respond to waterlogging risks while the BRICS Summit proceedings continue at Bharat Mandapam.
