As monsoon currents strengthen across India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted increased rainfall in several regions. A low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, influenced by an upper air cyclonic circulation, is expected to move west-northwest, impacting northern Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
A trough stretching from the northeast Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, along with another cyclonic circulation over northeast Madhya Pradesh, is further amplifying rainfall activity. Here are the details
West India: Widespread Rain, Very Heavy Showers Expected in Hilly Areas
The Konkan coast, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat are in for a wet spell with very heavy rainfall expected at isolated places over the next seven days. Marathwada will also receive heavy rainfall, especially on June 26.
|
Region |
Rainfall Type |
Dates |
|
Konkan & Goa |
Heavy to very heavy |
June 27 – July 2 |
|
Madhya Maharashtra (Ghat) |
Heavy to very heavy |
June 27 – July 2 |
|
Gujarat State |
Heavy to very heavy |
June 27 – July 2 |
|
Marathwada |
Isolated heavy |
June 27 |
Northwest India: Thunderstorms, Lightning and Gusty Winds Likely
States like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh will experience intermittent heavy to very heavy showers. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are expected through the week.
|
Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Peak Dates |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
Very heavy |
June 29 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Heavy to very heavy |
June 27 – July 2 |
|
Very heavy |
June 27 – 30 |
|
|
East Rajasthan |
Heavy to very heavy |
June 27 – 28 |
|
Punjab & Haryana |
Heavy to very heavy |
June 29 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
Heavy |
June 28 – July 2 |
East & Central India: Persistent Rains with Strong Winds
With the low-pressure area moving through this region, states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh are bracing for continuous rain. Vidarbha and Gangetic West Bengal will also receive isolated heavy showers.
|
Region |
Rainfall Type |
Peak Dates |
|
West MP & East MP |
Very heavy |
June 27, 30, July 1–2 |
|
Odisha & Vidarbha |
Very heavy |
June 27 |
|
Jharkhand |
Heavy to very heavy |
June 29 |
|
Gangetic West Bengal |
Heavy |
June 27 – 30 |
|
Bihar, Sikkim |
Heavy |
June 27 – 30 |
Strong winds reaching 40-50 kmph will accompany rainfall in these regions, along with thunderstorm and lightning activity.
Northeast India: Wet Spell to Continue, Very Heavy Rain in Arunachal
Northeast India will continue to see widespread moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy showers expected daily. Arunachal Pradesh is likely to receive very heavy rainfall on June 30.
|
Region |
Rainfall Type |
Dates |
|
Entire Northeast |
Light to moderate |
June 27 – July 2 |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Very heavy |
June 30 |
South India: Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka
Southern states are expected to receive substantial rainfall, with Kerala and South Interior Karnataka predicted to face extremely heavy downpours on June 26. Coastal regions and Tamil Nadu’s hilly areas will also see increased rainfall activity.
|
Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Dates |
|
Extremely heavy |
June 27 |
|
|
South Interior Karnataka |
Extremely heavy |
June 27 |
|
Ghat areas of Tamil Nadu |
Very heavy |
June 27 |
|
Coastal Karnataka |
Very heavy |
June 27 |
|
Kerala (general) |
Heavy |
June 27 – 29 |
Winds of 40–60 kmph will affect Karnataka, Telangana, Rayalaseema, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh during this period.
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast
The national capital will experience a gradual increase in rainfall activity over the next four days. While the first two days will witness light rain, moderate showers are expected toward the weekend. Temperatures will also dip below normal.
|
Date |
Forecast Summary |
Temperature Range (°C) |
Winds (kmph) & Direction |
|
June 27 |
Partly cloudy, light rain, thunderstorm/lightning |
Max: 36–38, Min: 26–28 |
SE winds 10–15 kmph |
|
June 28 |
Cloudy, light to moderate rain, thunderstorm/lightning |
Max: 33–35, Min: 25–27 |
SE winds increasing to < 15 kmph |
|
June 29 |
Cloudy, light to moderate rain, thunderstorm/lightning |
Max: 32–34, Min: 25–27 |
SW → SE winds < 15 kmph |
The monsoon is entering a more active phase across India with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast for several regions. The IMD advises caution, especially in vulnerable areas prone to flooding or landslides. Farmers, travelers, and residents are urged to keep track of local weather updates and follow safety advisories issued by local authorities.
