Weather Update: Southwest monsoon has made significant progress, sweeping across most of Bihar, East and West Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Ladakh. According to the India Meteorological Department, conditions are now favourable for its further advance into Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and parts of Jammu & Kashmir over the next two days.
As rainfall activity gears up across Northwest and Central India from June 22, heavy to very heavy showers are also expected to continue across the Northeast. Several states have already witnessed intense downpours, lightning, and gusty winds, signalling a strong and active monsoon phase. Here are the details
Monsoon Activity in East & Central India
A weakening low-pressure area over South Bihar, along with multiple troughs and cyclonic circulations, is expected to trigger significant rainfall across East and Central India. The region will continue to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds.
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State/Region |
Forecast (June 21–26) |
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Madhya Pradesh |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall daily; extremely heavy on June 23 |
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Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand |
Intermittent heavy rainfall on June 21, and again from June 24–26 |
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Bihar |
Rainfall with thunderstorms from June 21–24; very heavy on June 22–23 |
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Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim |
Heavy showers from June 21–22 |
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Odisha & Gangetic West Bengal |
Heavy spells expected from June 22–26 |
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms on June 21 |
Western India Forecast: Continue Showers
Monsoon currents will keep western coastal and inland areas soaked throughout the week. The western coast and adjacent inland regions are set to experience consistent rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy spells.
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Region |
Forecast (June 21–26) |
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Konkan & Goa |
Heavy rain daily; very heavy rain expected during June 22–24 |
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Madhya Maharashtra |
Isolated heavy showers throughout the week |
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely, especially June 22–24 |
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Marathwada |
Moderate showers expected daily |
Northwest India: Showers with Thunderstorms and Wind Gusts
The northwestern region, including the hill states, is expected to experience isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the week. Temperatures are likely to remain slightly below normal in many areas.
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Region |
Forecast (June 21–26) |
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East Rajasthan |
Heavy rain on June 23 |
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Uttar Pradesh (East & West) |
Very heavy rainfall from June 21–22 |
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Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand |
Continuous rain with thunderstorms from June 22–26 |
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Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh |
Isolated heavy rainfall and gusty winds during the forecast period |
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Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh |
Rain expected on June 21, 22, 25 & 26 |
Delhi/NCR Weather Outlook: Wet and Windy Days Ahead
Delhi/NCR will experience a noticeable dip in temperature due to overcast skies and consistent rain activity. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected every evening.
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Date |
Forecast |
Temperature (°C) |
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June 21 |
Continued cloudy skies with light showers, gusts up to 50 kmph |
Max: 35–37, Min: 26–28 |
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June 22 |
Moderate to heavy rain, winds from southwest and southeast |
Max: 34–36, Min: 26–28 |
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June 23 |
Heavy showers likely, wind speeds fluctuating, generally cloudy |
Max: 34–36, Min: 25–27 |
Heavy Rains Over Northeast India
The Northeast continues to remain active under the influence of strong monsoon currents. Moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by lightning, will persist through the week.
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State/Region |
Forecast (June 21–26) |
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Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram |
Rain with thunderstorms throughout the week |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected intermittently |
Southern India: Rainfall Along Coast & Interior Areas
Monsoon activity will intensify over the southern peninsula, especially along the coast and Karnataka regions.
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Region |
Forecast (June 21–26) |
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Kerala & Mahe |
Isolated heavy rainfall from June 22–26 |
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Coastal Karnataka |
Showers on June 21 and more intense from June 22–26 |
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North & South Interior Karnataka |
Thunderstorms and rain during June 23–26 |
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Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Rayalaseema |
Light rain with strong winds 40–60 kmph until June 24 |
Temperature Trends & Heat Alerts
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Region |
Forecast |
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Most of India |
No major change in maximum temperatures |
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Tamil Nadu |
Hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets until June 22 |
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Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Rayalaseema |
Hot and humid weather on June 21 |
As the monsoon current strengthens, multiple parts of India are set to witness intense rainfall events, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the coming week. IMD has issued necessary alerts, urging residents in vulnerable zones to stay cautious, especially in areas prone to flooding and lightning. The capital, Delhi, too, is bracing for moderate to heavy rainfall spells, providing relief from heat but also raising the risk of waterlogging. Residents advised to stay updates to local weather for timely alerts.
