Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Delhi Dussehra Events Affected by Heavy Rainfall
Dussehra celebrations in Delhi were disrupted because it rained a lot!
The Prime Minister and Amit Shah couldn't attend events.
The rain damaged the effigies that were supposed to be burned.
Some committees struggled to protect the effigies, trying to get them to burn despite the downpour.
It caused delays and waterlogging at event locations.
Heavy rain disrupted Dussehra festivities in Delhi on October 2, 2025.
Events planned for PM Modi and Amit Shah were cancelled due to the weather.
Effigies of Ravan were damaged by the rain and efforts were made to burn them.
Some committees reported waterlogging and struggled to protect effigies.
Rainfall varied across different areas in Delhi.
- Who
- Event organizers, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Delhi residents
- What
- Dussehra celebrations affected by rain
- When
- Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to the adverse weather conditions
- Event
- Dussehra Celebrations
- Date
- Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Affected Officials
- PM Modi, Amit Shah
- Weather
- Heavy Rainfall
- Rainfall Amounts (mm)
- Pitampura 17.5, Ridge 15.4, Mayur Vihar 9.5
Sources
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