# IMD predicts light rain on Independence Day at Red Fort 2026-08-14T17:33:15+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The India Meteorological Department has forecast light rain during the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort on Saturday. A spell of very light to light rain with 70% probability is expected between 4am and 6am, and another spell of around 5mm with 60% probability between 6am and 9am. A further 3mm spell with 60% probability is likely in the afternoon and evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hoist the national flag and address the nation. No colour-coded warning has been issued, the IMD said. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesnownews.com Tags: Delhi, IMD, Independence Day, Narendra Modi, Red Fort Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/imd-predicts-light-rain-on-i-day-during-red-fort-event/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/imd-predicts-light-rain-on-i-day-during-red-fort-event/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.