Commonwealth Games venues will miss an 31 August completion deadline but only by a matter of days, say organisers.
The fortnight-long Delhi Games begin on 3 October but India's Development Minister Jaipal Reddy was keen to play down the significance of the hold-up.
"There will be a delay by a couple of days and not more than that," he said.
Reddy, who is overseeing preparations for the 2010 Games, blamed monsoon rains in the Indian capital and a delay in the "delivery of containers".
The Indian government's announcement, though, follows a previous 1 August missed deadline.
August has seen major flooding across northern India, while the authorities in Delhi say this month's rainfall has surpassed a 15-year record.
As a result, many venues are still surrounded by large brown muddy puddles.
Aside from the construction problems, the 19th Commonwealth Games has been dogged by controversy over security and allegations of corruption.
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There will be a delay by a couple of days and not more than that
Indian development minister Jaipal Reddy
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Safety remains a major concern following a bomb blast at an Indian Premier League cricket match in Bangalore in April which injured 14 people.
And a report by India's central vigilance commission on financial irregularities concerning the construction of Games sites, the Indian government transferred the responsibility of venues from the organising committee to a group of ministers, headed by Reddy.
In addition, a recent dengue fever outbreak in Delhi has caused a degree of alarm among the 71 nations taking part.
Up to 600 cases have been diagnosed, with two deaths reported, but Reddy said: "I do not think the situation is that alarming, and by raising an alarm we will discourage the athletes."
The Games will be the biggest sporting event, with the exception of cricket, India has hosted since the Asian Games in 1982.
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