Overview

• The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert and a nowcast for the next two to three hours for parts of Delhi-NCR.
• An IMD post on X flagged potential light rain, thunderstorms and lightning across South East, East, Shahdara, Central, North East, South, New Delhi, South West, West, North West and North Delhi.
• Showers were reported in parts of the capital during Dussehra, with a generally cloudy sky expected through the afternoon and evening.
• Authorities warned of slippery roads, low visibility and tree-fall risks, noting winds around 30–40 km/h, and advised limiting travel and avoiding open areas and water bodies.
• Event planners prepared for possible interruptions to Durga Puja and Ravan Dahan gatherings, including the Utsav Ground program where the prime minister was scheduled to attend.