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Heavy Rain Hits Delhi as Red Alert Precedes BRICS Summit

Delhi received heavy rain and strong winds on Friday.

Weather officials issued a red alert because more rain could arrive soon.

Thunderstorms and lightning are also possible.

Some places may get heavy rain, while other areas may stay dry.

The rain may make Delhi cooler after several hot days.

More showers are expected during the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13.

The summit will bring leaders and delegations to Bharat Mandapam.

Officials are watching the weather as summit events take place.

Key facts

Alert: The IMD issued a district-level red alert for Delhi until 5 pm on Friday.
Rainfall forecast: Many areas could receive light to moderate rain of up to 15 mm per hour; heavier rain is possible in some locations.
Summit dates: The BRICS Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13.
Summit venue: Events are scheduled at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Temperature: Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 36.6°C on Thursday; temperatures are expected to remain below 33°C from Saturday.
Regional impact: Intermittent moderate rain is possible across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan.
Rain coverage: Forecast rainfall is expected to be localised, covering roughly 30-40% of the region.

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