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Delhi-NCR rain: IMD forecasts showers till August 14 amid waterlogging

Delhi-NCR is likely to see intermittent rain till August 14, with the IMD warning of waterlogging, traffic congestion and reduced visibility.

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1 month ago

August 8, 2026

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Delhi and several parts of the National Capital Region are likely to remain under generally cloudy skies with intermittent rain spells through August 14, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast comes after heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the region.

The IMD had issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR for August 8. The rain also brought down temperatures across the capital, with maximum temperatures remaining 3 to 7 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average.

Delhi records heavy rainfall

All 11 administrative districts of Delhi recorded significant rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on August 8.

South Delhi recorded some of the highest rainfall totals. The automatic weather station at the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University recorded 165 mm of rain, while the IGNOU campus station recorded 138 mm and Aya Nagar received 115 mm.

Palam recorded 104.6 mm, Najafgarh 103.5 mm and Janakpuri 102.5 mm during the same observation period. At Safdarjung Observatory, the official baseline station for New Delhi, 98.7 mm of rainfall was recorded.

The neighbouring NCR cities also received significant rainfall. Gurgaon recorded 96.5 mm, while Ghaziabad received 33 mm and Noida 28.5 mm during the same 24-hour period.

Temperatures fall as rain continues

The widespread rainfall brought a sharp drop in temperatures across the capital. Daytime maximum temperatures ranged between 26.5 degrees Celsius and 28.4 degrees Celsius, compared with a climatological norm of around 34.2 degrees Celsius for this period.

Minimum temperatures were recorded between 21.7 degrees Celsius and 25.9 degrees Celsius, also remaining below seasonal averages. Relative humidity reached 100% at several monitoring stations, while easterly winds of 20 to 25 km/h added to the cool and damp conditions.

Why is Delhi receiving so much rain?

According to the IMD’s analysis, multiple weather systems are contributing to the current rainfall over Delhi-NCR.

The monsoon trough is passing across North India, while the remnants of a weakened low-pressure system are associated with a cyclonic circulation over northeast Rajasthan and neighbouring areas. A mid-tropospheric western disturbance is also interacting with the monsoon flow.

Delhi-NCR rain forecast till August 14

The IMD expects generally cloudy conditions with intermittent rain spells across Delhi and adjoining NCR cities, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad, through August 14.

On Sunday, August 9, very light rain is possible from early morning to forenoon, with another light spell likely towards the evening. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, with maximum temperatures between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius.

On Monday, August 10, the sky is expected to remain generally cloudy, with one or two spells of very light to light rain possible during the afternoon or evening.

On Tuesday, August 11, light rain is forecast from early morning to noon and again during the evening or night.

From Wednesday, August 12, to Friday, August 14, overcast conditions are expected to continue, with short spells of light rain possible between the forenoon and evening hours. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius.

IMD issues waterlogging and travel advisory

The weather department has warned of localised waterlogging on major roads and low-lying underpasses, along with traffic congestion and reduced visibility during heavy downpours.

The IMD has advised commuters to check real-time traffic updates before travelling, follow directions issued by traffic authorities and avoid roads and underpasses that are prone to water accumulation during monsoon spells.

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Nandigram bypoll: Congress candidate arrested hours after Mamata’s support

Congress’s Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan has been arrested in connection with an old alleged murder case, hours after Mamata Banerjee announced support for his candidature.

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3 hours ago

September 18, 2026

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Congress candidate Milan Pradhan has been arrested in West Bengal in connection with an old murder case, hours after Mamata Banerjee announced that her faction would support his candidature in the October 6 Nandigram Assembly bypoll.

The arrest came on Friday, September 18, after Mamata Banerjee announced at a press conference at her Kalighat residence that her faction would back the Congress candidate in Nandigram.

Why was Milan Pradhan arrested?

According to the available report, Milan Pradhan was arrested in connection with an old alleged murder case. The report does not provide further details about the case, including the alleged incident, the sections invoked or the circumstances of the arrest.

The arrest therefore comes at a significant point in the Nandigram bypoll, with Pradhan having emerged as the Congress candidate after a series of political developments in the constituency.

Why did Mamata Banerjee support the Congress candidate?

Mamata Banerjee announced support for the Congress candidate after Sanchita Pradhan Dey, who had been fielded by her faction, withdrew from the Nandigram contest.

According to the report, Pradhan Dey withdrew her candidature after a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Mamata subsequently announced that her faction would support the Congress candidate in the October 6 Nandigram Assembly bypoll.

The development placed Milan Pradhan at the centre of the latest political developments surrounding the Nandigram election.

Nandigram bypoll scheduled for October 6

The Nandigram Assembly bypoll is scheduled for October 6. The constituency has drawn attention ahead of the election following changes involving candidates and the political support announced by Mamata Banerjee’s faction.

With Milan Pradhan’s arrest now reported, the Congress candidate’s legal case is likely to become another important development in the run-up to the bypoll.

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Mamata Banerjee’s Nandigram candidate withdraws from bypoll

Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew from the Nandigram bypoll after meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, with Mamata Banerjee later announcing support for Congress.

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3 hours ago

September 18, 2026

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Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the candidate fielded by Mamata Banerjee’s faction of the Trinamool Congress for the Nandigram Assembly bypoll, has withdrawn from the contest.

The development came a day after the Election Commission announced that the rival Trinamool factions would not be allowed to use the party’s existing name and symbol for the upcoming bypolls. The poll panel later allotted new names and symbols to the two factions.

Dey had been announced as the Mamata faction’s Nandigram candidate on Sunday. She is a teacher in Nandigram who had lost her job following the cancellation of the appointments of 26,000 teachers in connection with an alleged recruitment scam.

Sanchita Pradhan Dey met Suvendu Adhikari

According to sources, Dey met West Bengal Chief Minister and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday. A photograph of the meeting also emerged.

Her withdrawal was announced on Friday afternoon as Mamata Banerjee was addressing a press conference over the Election Commission’s decision concerning the Trinamool factions.

With Dey no longer in the contest, Banerjee announced that her faction would support the Congress candidate in the Nandigram bypoll.

Banerjee said the decision had been taken within her party and that she had spoken with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while noting that the Congress had not been informed about the decision at that point.

New names and symbols for Trinamool factions

The Election Commission has allotted the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the Football Player symbol to the faction led by Mamata Banerjee.

The rival faction led by Arup Roy has been allotted the name Democratic Trinamool Congress and the Envelope symbol.

The Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls are scheduled for October 6, with counting set for October 9.

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BJP convoy attacked in Punjab ahead of anti-drug campaign launch

BJP leader and former Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that his convoy was attacked near the Batala-Gurdaspur highway in Punjab while he was travelling to Pathankot for a BJP anti-drug event.

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3 hours ago

September 18, 2026

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BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has alleged that his convoy was attacked in Punjab while he was travelling towards Pathankot to attend a party event.

According to Bittu, the incident took place near the Batala-Gurdaspur highway, where a group of people allegedly threw eggs, tomatoes and other objects at his convoy.

The incident occurred as Bittu was travelling to Pathankot for an anti-drug campaign being launched by BJP president Nitin Nabin.

What happened to Ravneet Bittu’s convoy?

Bittu’s convoy, comprising around eight to nine vehicles, came under attack near the Batala-Gurdaspur highway, according to his account.

He alleged that protesters threw eggs, tomatoes and other objects at the vehicles. Bittu further claimed that the windows of two escort vehicles were broken and that a jammer vehicle was also damaged.

The protesters also reportedly blocked the road, making it difficult for the convoy to continue towards Pathankot.

The incident took place near an area where the ‘Babe da viyah’ festival was being celebrated.

Three protesters reportedly caught

Bittu’s office said his security team caught three people who were allegedly involved in the incident.

His office further alleged that the three were linked to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). However, the allegation was denied by the AAP.

AAP leader Joban Randhawa said the party’s workers were protesting peacefully and alleged that Bittu’s supporters had targeted them.

The competing claims have not been independently established in the report.

What did Ravneet Singh Bittu say?

Bittu said he had informed the Union Home Ministry about the incident. He also held Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state’s Director General of Police responsible for his safety in the event of any harm to him or people associated with him.

His office called for an investigation into the incident and raised concerns about the safety of political leaders and workers.

Why was Bittu travelling to Pathankot?

Ravneet Singh Bittu was travelling to Pathankot to attend the BJP’s anti-drug campaign event. BJP president Nitin Nabin was scheduled to launch the campaign in Pathankot.

The incident occurred amid preparations for the BJP’s political activities in Punjab ahead of the state’s next Assembly election.

Who is Ravneet Singh Bittu?

Ravneet Singh Bittu is a BJP leader and former Union minister. He served as Minister of State for Railways and Minister of State for Food Processing Industries before resigning from the Union Council of Ministers in July 2026.

His tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP had ended in June 2026.