{
  "id": 3160377,
  "title": "Delhi-Gurugram weather LIVE: IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in next 2-3 hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/delhi-gurugram-weather-live-imd-issues-red-alert-for-heavy-rain-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T01:42:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhigurugram-weather-live-imd-red-alert-heavy-rain-waterlogging-traffic-11787620792264.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in the Delhi-NCR region, warning that intense rainfall is expected over the next 2-3 hours. The Met Department predicts moderate rain in many areas and heavy rain in isolated locations, with thunderstorms and lightning likely to occur in most parts of Central, East, New Delhi, North East, North West, Shahdara, South, South East, South West, and West. Meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya explained that nearly 70% of the national capital could experience moderate rainfall between morning and afternoon on Tuesday, while isolated areas may face heavier downpours. The Gurugram administration has advised corporate offices to permit employees to work from home and instructed government and private schools to offer online classes due to the anticipated heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and traffic congestion.",
  "summary": "Delhi-Gurugram weather LIVE: The IMD has issued a state-wide red alert for heavy rains in the next 2-3 hours.",
  "key_points": [
    "IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Delhi-NCR region",
    "Moderate rain expected in many areas, heavy rain in isolated locations",
    "Gurugram advises work-from-home and online classes due to rainfall"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The red alert issued by IMD means residents in Delhi-NCR, especially those in Gurugram, can expect significant disruptions to their daily routines due to anticipated heavy rain and traffic congestion.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}