According to IMD, the weather might disrupt the Independence Day celebrations. The department predicts cloud cover throughout the day, with thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rain.
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Since the morning of Independence Day, the skies have been overcast in Delhi. The meteorological department forecasts that light rain is still possible in Delhi today, which could impact the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Red Fort and the Prime Minister’s address to the nation.
Rainfall continues across northern India, including Delhi. On this Independence Day, the national capital is covered with clouds. According to IMD, the weather might disrupt the Independence Day celebrations. The department predicts cloud cover throughout the day, with thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rain.
IMD’s daily weather bulletin warns of widespread light to moderate rain over the next 4-5 days in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with isolated to heavy rainfall expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Here’s what the weather is expected to be like in Delhi and other states on Independence Day:
Delhi: Independence Day celebrations will take place in Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort. IMD has issued an update indicating that rain could interfere with the celebrations. The department forecasts a possibility of rain.
Uttar Pradesh: In the past 24 hours, heavy rainfall in several districts of Uttar Pradesh has provided relief from humidity. With the monsoon season active again, light to moderate rain is expected in western districts today, while heavy rain is anticipated in eastern UP. In Gorakhpur, clouds will remain with potential light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in some areas. Additionally, Deoria and Basti are expected to have cloudy weather with occasional rain.
