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Delhi-NCR Faces Another Heavy Rain Spell as IMD Alerts

Delhi-NCR braces for more rain as IMD issues alert for another spell of ‘heavy’ showers– full weather report here · livemint.com

Delhi may get more rain after heavy showers over the previous two days.

The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and nearby areas.

A low-pressure weather system is moving across Uttar Pradesh.

This system could bring heavy rain to several northern and central Indian states.

Delhi is expected to have cloudy skies and some light rain during the afternoon or evening.

Heavy rain on 5 September flooded roads and low-lying places.

It also caused traffic problems and affected travel near the airport.

The report gives maximum temperatures of 24–26°C and minimum temperatures of 31–33°C, which appear inconsistent.

Key facts

Alert level: Yellow alert for Delhi and the listed neighbouring states on 6 September 2026.
Forecast for Delhi: Generally cloudy skies with very light to light rain possible at many places during the afternoon or evening.
Rainfall on 5 September: Delhi received 29.8 millimetres of rain.
Annual rainfall total: Delhi's total reached 814.5 millimetres, compared with an annual long-period average of 774.4 millimetres.
Highest reported station rainfall: Palam recorded 35.6 millimetres, followed by Lodhi Road with 30.8 millimetres in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m. on 6 September.
Low-pressure system: The system was over southwest Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas at 5:30 a.m. IST on 6 September and was expected to move east-northeastward.
Reported impact: Waterlogging affected roads, streets and low-lying areas, causing congestion and disrupting flight operations near Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Temperature figures: The report lists a maximum of 24–26°C and a minimum of 31–33°C; these figures appear internally inconsistent.

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