Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Delhi BRICS Summit Faces Rain as IMD Issues State Alerts
Weather officials expect Delhi to have cloudy periods and some light rain on Friday, September 11.
Heavier rain may arrive later in the week.
Several eastern states, including Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal, could have thunderstorms and rain.
Punjab and Rajasthan are expected to stay hot.
Hill states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may have afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Uttarakhand has a yellow weather watch in some districts.
India will also host the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
Leaders and officials from several countries and international groups are expected to attend.
Delhi and the National Capital Region may see partly cloudy skies, light precipitation and scattered showers on Friday, September 11.
Heavier rain is expected to develop across the capital belt later in the week.
Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal are forecast to receive rain, thunderstorms or both, with local travel cautions issued.
Punjab and Rajasthan are expected to remain warm, while Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand face scattered showers and thunderstorms.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with leaders and officials from member and partner countries expected to attend.
- Who
- Residents and travelers across Delhi, the National Capital Region and several Indian states; leaders and officials attending the BRICS Summit.
- What
- The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain, thunderstorms and heat across different regions and issued weather cautions, while India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit.
- When
- Weather forecasts cover Friday, September 11; the BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026.
- Where
- Delhi and the National Capital Region, including Noida and Gurugram, as well as Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; the summit will be held in New Delhi.
- Why
- The weather alerts warn residents about possible rain, thunderstorms, heat and sudden weather changes, while the summit will bring together BRICS leaders, partner countries and international representatives.
- Delhi forecast
- Partly cloudy skies with light precipitation and scattered showers are expected on Friday, September 11.
- Heavy-rain outlook
- More significant heavy-rain conditions are expected to develop across the capital belt later in the week.
- Eastern India
- Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal may experience rain and thunderstorms.
- Punjab temperatures
- Temperatures may reach 39°C, with intense heat and haze expected.
- Rajasthan temperatures
- Daytime highs are expected around 36°C, with overnight lows near 25°C.
- Uttarakhand alert
- The India Meteorological Department is maintaining a yellow watch across several vulnerable districts.
- BRICS Summit
- The 18th BRICS Summit will take place in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026.