Heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR on Thursday significantly impacted the Vijayadashami celebrations. The downpour disrupted Ramlila performances, causing pandals to collapse and effigies of Ravana to become soaked. Consequently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned Ravan Dahan ceremony in Delhi had to be cancelled.
The rain dampened the festive spirit, disappointing the thousands who had gathered at Ramlila grounds to witness the burning of Ravana. Prime Minister Modi was scheduled to attend the Vijayadashami celebrations at IP Extension, but the event was called off due to the adverse weather. The Prime Minister was expected to arrive at the ceremony in the Patparganj area of East Delhi around 6 pm. The rainfall forced the cancellation of his participation.
