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12 September 2026

Heavy rainfall in Delhi

While heavy rainfall in a major city serves as a practical example of urban flooding and disaster management challenges, the specific daily weather report lacks the depth required for a direct examination question.

1 min read Day 16 of 16 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi due to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
  • The wet spell is forecasted to continue until Sunday, with light to moderate showers expected across the city.
  • Maximum temperatures recorded on Friday: Delhi (34.8 degrees Celsius, 1.3 degrees above normal), Palam (33.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees below normal), Lodi Road (34 degrees Celsius, 1 degree above normal), and the Ridge (34.5 degrees Celsius, 0.9 degrees above normal).

Part of a longer story

This is day 16 of 16 in Delhi urban infrastructure and civic management initiatives, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in disaster management and the significance of its color-coded alert system in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in urban centers. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the function of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in the context of extreme weather events?