# Delhi crosses August rain average in first eight days 2026-08-09T06:09:48+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Delhi has recorded 230.1 mm of rainfall in the first eight days of August, surpassing the monthly average of 226.8 mm based on the 1991-2020 climatological period, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Safdarjung, the city's primary observatory, recorded 98.7 mm in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Saturday, the wettest August day in two years. Other stations like Palam, Ayanagar, and Ridge also reported heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Tuesday, August 11, warning of potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Light to moderate rain is expected to continue on Monday. The city's Air Quality Index remains 'satisfactory' at 71. Delhi has been experiencing rain for four consecutive days. ## Coverage - thefederal.com - timesnownews.com Tags: August rain, Delhi rainfall, Deoli, IMD, Safdarjung Observatory, wall collapse Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-crosses-august-rainfall-average-in-first-8-days/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-crosses-august-rainfall-average-in-first-8-days/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.