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Independence Day 2026: Light Rain Likely at Delhi's Red Fort
Every year on August 15, India celebrates its Independence Day.
Many people gather in Delhi for the celebrations.
Weather experts, called the India Meteorological Department, watch the sky to predict the weather.
They shared a forecast for this year's Independence Day.
They say the Red Fort area may get a little rain in the early morning.
A short spell of rain is expected between 4 am and 6 am.
There is a 70 percent chance that it will rain then.
Another small shower might come between 6 am and 9 am.
There is a 60 percent chance of that rain.
The expected rain is light, so people going to the celebrations should be ready with an umbrella.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a weather forecast for Delhi on Independence Day 2026.
The Red Fort area is likely to see very light to light rain between 4 am and 6 am, with around 5 mm expected at a 70 per cent probability.
Another spell of around 5 mm of rain is likely between 6 am and 9 am, with a 60 per cent probability.
The article headline says heavy showers are likely across Delhi, while the detailed forecast mentions only very light to light rain at the Red Fort.
The forecast covers the morning of August 15, 2026, India's Independence Day.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the forecast for people attending Independence Day celebrations.
- What
- Very light to light rain is expected in the Red Fort area, with the headline warning of heavy showers in Delhi.
- Where
- Red Fort, Delhi, India
- When
- August 15, 2026, between 4 am and 9 am
- Why
- The forecast was issued ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations.
Key facts
- Forecaster
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Location
- Red Fort, Delhi
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (Independence Day)
- Spell 1
- 4 am - 6 am: around 5 mm rain, 70% probability
- Spell 2
- 6 am - 9 am: around 5 mm rain, 60% probability
- Rain Intensity
- Very light to light
- Headline Forecast
- Heavy showers likely in Delhi







