Rain and thunder in the national capital delayed the full dress rehearsal of Republic Day events at Kartavya Path on Friday morning (January 23, 2026).
Thick grey clouds hung over the sky as repeated peals of thunder echoed across the ceremonial boulevard, a sight rarely seen during Republic Day rehearsals.
A long spell of dry winter weather finally ended on Friday (January 23, 2026) as Delhi recorded its first rain of 2026, with light to moderate showers across the city.
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The sudden change in weather led to a delay in the proceedings, creating uncertainty on the ground, with officials closely monitoring the situation.
