Republic Day 2026 Rehearsal Braves Rains at Kartavya Path

• Full-dress rehearsal for the 77th Republic Day parade held at Kartavya Path, Delhi, despite unseasonal rains and cloudy skies.
• Early morning showers and a dip in temperatures were reported across Delhi, with IMD issuing a yellow alert for thunderstorms.
• Spectators used raincoats and plastic sheets, while performers and security personnel showed resilience, continuing the rehearsal as scheduled.
• The rehearsal followed the main parade route; 30 tableaux (17 from States/UTs, 13 from Ministries) will be featured on January 26.
• Authorities have contingency plans for unpredictable Delhi weather, which often includes sudden rain and cold winds due to western disturbances.

Why It Matters: Republic Day 2026 full-dress rehearsal at Kartavya Path proceeded despite unseasonal Delhi rains.