New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Rainfall may greet the national capital on August 15, when India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its forecast, has predicted generally cloudy skies in Delhi, with spells of very light to light rainfall. Meteorologists have attributed the wet weather conditions to an active monsoon passing close to Delhi-NCR, which could lead to continued rainfall until August 19.

According to the forecast, there is a 70% chance of rain between 4 am and 6 am, with the national capital likely to receive around 5 mm of very light to light rainfall during this period.

Another spell of very light rain is expected between 6 am and 9 am, with a 60% chance of rainfall. Around 5 mm of ...