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Delhi braces for rain during BRICS summit as weather patterns shift
The India Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in Delhi during the BRICS summit scheduled for September 12-13, with precipitation expected to commence from the evening of September 11. Light to moderate showers are anticipated over the two-day gathering.
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Delhi is expected to experience unsettled weather during the BRICS summit, according to forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department on Friday. Light rainfall is predicted for September 12, followed by light to moderate precipitation on September 13, the two days when the summit will be held in the national capital.
The IMD indicated that precipitation could begin from the evening of September 11, potentially continuing through the summit period. This marks a shift from the dry conditions and elevated temperatures that have characterized Delhi's weather in recent days.
Temperatures in the capital have remained significantly above seasonal norms. On Thursday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 36.6 degrees Celsius, approximately 3.1 degrees above normal for this time of year, reflecting the intense heat that has gripped the region.
The weather forecast may have implications for the logistics and scheduling of summit-related events, though the expected rainfall is unlikely to disrupt the proceedings significantly. The anticipated precipitation comes as a potential relief from the sustained heat wave conditions that have affected northern India in recent weeks.