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Delhi Forecasts Light Rain as BRICS Summit Preparations Intensify
Delhi is expected to have cloudy weather on September 11.
The India Meteorological Department says light rain may fall during the morning and afternoon.
Thunder and lightning may happen with some showers.
More light rain could arrive at night.
Nearby cities such as Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad may see similar weather.
Wet roads could make travel between Delhi and these cities more difficult.
Delhi will also have traffic restrictions and diversions because of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
The weather forecast is marked “Likely,” and people are advised to check updated local warnings.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts generally cloudy skies across Delhi on September 11, 2026.
Very light to light rain may occur from the forenoon through the afternoon, with possible thunderstorms and lightning.
Another spell of very light to light rain is expected across Delhi toward nighttime.
Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad may experience similar cloudy, rainy and stormy conditions.
The forecast comes as Delhi prepares for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, with traffic restrictions planned from September 11 to 13.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the forecast; commuters and BRICS Summit preparations may be affected.
- What
- Delhi and nearby NCR districts may experience cloudy skies, light rain, thunderstorms and lightning.
- Where
- Delhi, New Delhi and the NCR districts of Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad.
- When
- The forecast covers September 11, 2026; the BRICS Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for September 12-13.
- Why
- The forecast is relevant because traffic restrictions and diversions are planned as Delhi prepares for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
Key facts
- Forecast date
- September 11, 2026
- Delhi weather
- Generally cloudy, with very light to light rain possible
- Storm conditions
- Thunderstorms and lightning may accompany daytime rain
- Night outlook
- Another spell of very light to light rain is expected
- Affected NCR areas
- Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad
- BRICS Summit dates
- September 12-13
- Forecast confidence
- The district forecast classifies the conditions as “Likely,” rather than issuing a higher-level district warning
Sources
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