Overview

• The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi following unseasonal heavy rains and strong winds early Friday morning.
• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted on-ground inspections in waterlogged areas, directing civic agencies to expedite drainage solutions.
• Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma and NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal highlighted ongoing efforts, including operational pumps and continuous drain cleaning, to address water stagnation.
• A tree collapse caused by strong winds led to the deaths of a woman and her three children in Kharkhari Canal village, with one injury reported.
• Opposition leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party criticized the BJP-led government, citing failures in the 'four-engine' governance model to prevent such crises.