{"id":4963,"date":"2025-10-03T06:32:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T06:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyasatnamanews.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/heavy-rain-impacts-dussehra-celebrations-delhi\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T06:32:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T06:32:59","slug":"heavy-rain-impacts-dussehra-celebrations-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riyasatnamanews.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/heavy-rain-impacts-dussehra-celebrations-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy Rain Impacts Dussehra Celebrations in Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heavy rainfall on Thursday impacted <strong>Dussehra celebrations<\/strong> in Delhi, leading to the cancellation of major events previously set to host prominent leaders like <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> and <strong>Home Minister Amit Shah<\/strong>. The adverse weather conditions forced organizers to postpone ceremonial activities designed to celebrate the victory of good over evil.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Modi was slated to attend the <strong>Raavan Dahan<\/strong> organized by the <strong>Indraprastha Ramleela Committee<\/strong>. However, the unexpected downpour caused extensive damage to the effigies and prompted organizers to cancel the celebration. Suresh Bindal, president of the committee, remarked, \u201cThe prime minister could not attend due to the rain. The effigies were damaged but later set on fire in the presence of Union Minister <strong>Harsh Malhotra<\/strong> and others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Home Minister Shah faced a similar fate as he could not participate in the <strong>Keshav Ramleela Committee\u2019s event<\/strong> held at DDA Ground, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura. In his absence, BJP national general secretary <strong>Arun Singh<\/strong> stepped in as chief guest. Committee president <strong>Ashok Goyal Devaraha<\/strong> expressed hope to invite Shah again next year for the ritual of Dahan.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>India Meteorological Department (IMD)<\/strong> reported significant rainfall across the city. By 5:30 PM, Pitampura experienced <strong>17.5 mm of rainfall<\/strong>, Ridge recorded <strong>15.4 mm<\/strong>, and Mayur Vihar observed <strong>9.5 mm<\/strong> of precipitation.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers throughout Delhi faced challenges to keep effigies dry from the persistent rain. Members of the <strong>Adarsh Ramleela Committee<\/strong> in Ashok Vihar noted, \u201cWe tried to cover it with plastic, but most of it still got drenched. It seems Indra Dev wanted Ravan to drown rather than burn this year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the Aryan Heritage Foundation in Pitampura, organizer <strong>Anil Garg<\/strong> confirmed difficulties as well. \u201cAround 10% of the effigy got drenched despite plastic covers. Waterlogging occurred, but we hope the Dahan goes well,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, <strong>Nitin Gupta<\/strong>, treasurer of the <strong>Hanumant Dharmik Ramleela Committee<\/strong> in East Delhi, expressed dismay over the sudden rain. \u201cThe rain came as a shock and delayed preparations. We are now using petrol and diesel to ensure the effigy catches fire,\u201d Gupta added.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Dussehra festivities, typically marked by vibrant celebrations, faced an unexpected challenge from nature. Despite the weather interference, organizers remain committed and hopeful for successful ceremonial burnings throughout the city. 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