Showers in Delhi: IMD issues red alert; wet spell to continue till September 13
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Delhi due to heavy rainfall and strong winds expected to last until September 13. The weather conditions coincide with the city's preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit.
Why it matters
Severe weather alerts are critical for public safety and the logistical planning of high-profile international diplomatic events.
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Friday (September 11, 2026), accompanied by strong winds, with the weather office issuing a red alert until 5 p.m.
Clouds shrouded much of the national capital amid preparations for the BRICS Summit — to be held here on September 12 and 13 — with central and northern parts, including Parliament Street and Bharat Mandapam areas, receiving light to moderate rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in an update shared at 1 p.m. that many areas are expected to receive light to moderate rain, with rainfall of up to 15 mm per hour, while heavy rain of more than 15 mm per hour is also likely in some areas in the next few hours.
In view of the forecast, the IMD's district-level nowcast has issued a red alert.
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