New Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light showers on Wednesday evening, offering a brief respite from humid conditions. Areas including Delhi High Court, South Moti Bagh, Civil Lines, and Noida Sector 11 recorded intermittent rainfall.
#WATCH | Delhi NCR witnesses a fresh spell of rain. Visuals from the Civil Lines area. pic.twitter.com/RHO8zXBk4S
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a wet spell for the capital in the coming days. According to its forecast, Delhi will see “generally cloudy skies with light rain” between September 17 and 19, followed by a “partly cloudy sky” on September 20. Conditions are expected to clear up between September 21 and 23, with “mainly clear skies.”
While Delhi and its adjoining regions experienced passing showers, the scale of destruction caused by this year’s monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has been staggering. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 417 lives have been lost so far, including 236 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and drowning.
The SDMA’s cumulative report highlights the widespread destruction: 1,668 houses completely razed, 29,362 partially damaged, 584 shops and factories destroyed, and more than 2,000 cowsheds and labour huts flattened, leaving thousands homeless.
The infrastructure losses are equally grim, with damages estimated at over ₹4,582 crore. The Public Works Department (PWD) bore the maximum brunt, reporting losses of over ₹2,80,000 lakh, followed by the Jal Shakti Vibhag at ₹1,40,531 lakh, while the power sector registered damages worth nearly ₹13,946 lakh. Educational institutions, health centres, irrigation networks, and rural facilities have also been severely affected.
The SDMA noted that beyond the human and economic toll, the relentless rains have left lasting scars on the state’s fragile ecology and infrastructure, disrupting connectivity, agriculture, and essential services.
