Weather Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across various regions in the coming days. The advancing monsoon will bring relief from the heat, especially in Central, Eastern, and Western India. There may also be extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas such as Jharkhand, Konkan, and Gujarat, along with a significant drop in maximum temperatures. Here are the details:
East & Central India: Widespread Rain and Isolated Heavy Showers
A significant spell of rain is forecast for East and Central India, including Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. Isolated extremely heavy rain (>20 cm) is expected over Jharkhand, with very heavy rainfall anticipated over Bihar, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh on various dates. These showers will be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
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State/Region |
Rainfall Outlook |
Dates |
|
Jharkhand |
Heavy rain |
20th June |
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Bihar |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
20th–23rd June |
|
Odisha |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
20th–22nd June |
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Chhattisgarh |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
20th June |
|
East & Central MP |
Widespread rain with thunderstorm |
20th–25th June |
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Thunderstorms with gusty winds (40–50 kmph) |
20th June |
West India: Extremely Heavy Rain in Konkan, Maharashtra & Gujarat
The Konkan region, ghat areas of Maharashtra, and Gujarat are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall. Light to moderate rain will continue daily, with localized very heavy spells in Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat around June 20–23. Gusty winds and thunderstorms may accompany these rains, especially in coastal belts.
|
Region |
Rainfall Pattern |
Dates |
|
Konkan & Goa |
Extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places |
Continued heavy rain till 25th June |
|
Madhya Maharashtra |
Very heavy rainfall in ghat areas |
20th June |
|
Gujarat Region |
Very heavy rainfall |
22nd–23rd June |
|
Marathwada |
Light to moderate rain |
20th–25th June |
Northwest India: Rain Spells Across Himalayan States & Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and East Rajasthan are all expected to receive significant rainfall during the forecast period. Heavy to very heavy rains are expected on specific dates, including 20th June in Uttar Pradesh and 22nd–25th in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Gusty winds (40–50 kmph) will accompany these showers.
|
Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Dates |
|
Uttarakhand |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
20th–25th June |
|
East & West UP |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
20th–21st June |
|
East Rajasthan |
Isolated very heavy rain |
20th & 23rd June |
|
Himachal Pradesh, Punjab |
Light to moderate rain, very heavy spells |
21st–25th June |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
22nd & 25th June |
Northeast India: Persistent Rain with Thunderstorm Activity
Northeast India will continue to experience widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Isolated places could see heavy to very heavy downpours. This wet spell is expected to persist for the entire week.
|
Region |
Rainfall Activity |
Duration |
|
Assam, Meghalaya |
Light to very heavy rainfall |
20th–25th June |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Widespread moderate to heavy rain |
All 7 days |
|
Nagaland, Manipur etc. |
Light to moderate rain with isolated heavy spells |
20th–25th June |
Southern India: Coastal Showers and Gusty Winds
In the South, rainfall is expected to be moderate, with isolated heavy spells along the Kerala coast, Mahe, and Coastal Karnataka. Strong surface winds (40–60 kmph) will prevail in the southern coastal belt including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rayalaseema.
|
Region |
Rainfall Outlook |
Dates |
Wind Alert |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Isolated heavy rain |
22nd–25th June |
Winds up to 60 kmph |
|
Coastal Karnataka |
Heavy rain |
21st–25th June |
|
|
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry |
Light/moderate rain with thunderstorm |
20th–25th June |
|
|
Coastal AP & Rayalaseema |
Moderate rain with gusty winds |
20th–21st June |
Winds up to 60 kmph |
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast
The national capital will experience cloudy skies and scattered showers, providing some respite from the summer heat. Thunderstorms, gusty winds (up to 50 kmph), and cooler temperatures are forecast over four consecutive days.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Rain/Storm |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Wind |
|
20 June 2025 |
Generally cloudy |
Light rain, thunderstorm |
36–38 |
27–29 |
SE winds, 25 kmph |
|
21 June 2025 |
Generally cloudy |
Light to moderate rain, thunderstorm |
35–37 |
26–28 |
SW/SE winds, 15–20 kmph |
|
22 June 2025 |
Generally cloudy |
Light to moderate rain, thunderstorm |
34–36 |
26–28 |
South/NW/SE winds, up to 20 kmph |
Temperature Outlook & Heat Warnings
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Madhya Pradesh will see a significant drop in daytime temperatures (2–4°C fall over 5 days), helping relieve intense summer heat.
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No major temperature changes are expected in other parts of India.
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Hot and humid conditions will continue in isolated pockets of Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema between June 20–21.
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
Heat Alert |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
Max temp drop by 2–4°C |
No heatwave |
|
Tamil Nadu, Coastal AP, Yanam |
Persistent humidity and high heat |
Hot & humid warning till 21st June |
The coming week promises active monsoon weather across large parts of India, with significant rainfall in East, Central, and Western regions. Delhi/NCR is also set to witness storms and cooler temperatures, while Southern states will battle strong winds and humidity. Farmers and citizens are advised to stay updated with local IMD warnings and take precautions against flooding, lightning, and wind-related damage.
