India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a significant increase in monsoon activity throughout the country, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in central, eastern, and northeastern India in the coming days. Isolated areas, including Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat, may experience extremely heavy downpours.
Additionally, the intensity of rainfall is set to rise in northwest India starting June 25. As the southwest monsoon continues to advance across more parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, conditions are rapidly becoming wet and stormy in large areas of the country. Many states have already experienced intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds in the past 24 hours, setting the stage for a rain-soaked week ahead. Here are the details:
West India to Witness Torrential Rainfall
The west coast and central inland areas like Konkan, Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra are bracing for extremely heavy to very heavy rainfall, due to the active monsoon trough and associated cyclonic circulations.
|
Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Rain Intensity |
|
Konkan & Goa |
Daily moderate-heavy rainfall |
Very heavy on June 25 |
|
Madhya Maharashtra |
Light/moderate daily |
Very heavy on June 25 |
|
Gujarat Region |
Light/moderate daily |
Extremely heavy on June 25 |
|
Saurashtra & Kutch |
Scattered moderate |
Heavy at isolated places |
|
Marathwada |
Light to moderate |
Intermittent rainfall |
Northwest India to Experience Rainy Days with Isolated Heavy Showers
States in Northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, will see widespread rain activity. Notably, Uttarakhand is on alert for very heavy rainfall from June 25 to 27, and Rajasthan may also receive heavy showers on June 27.
|
State/Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Rain Intensity |
|
Uttarakhand |
Daily rainfall |
Very heavy (25th–27th) |
|
Punjab, Haryana |
Intermittent rain |
Heavy (25th–26th) |
|
West Uttar Pradesh |
Thunderstorm with rain |
Heavy (25th & 27th) |
|
East Uttar Pradesh |
Increasing rain from 27th onwards |
Isolated heavy |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit area |
Rain from June 25 to 27 |
Heavy on June 25 |
|
West Rajasthan |
Intermittent |
Heavy on June 27 |
|
East Rajasthan |
Isolated showers |
Heavy on June 25 & 27 |
East and Central India to Face Intense Spells, Thunderstorms
Cyclonic circulations over Jharkhand and Assam, and the prevailing monsoon trough, will cause frequent downpours in Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The IMD warns of very heavy rainfall in select pockets on different days.
|
Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Rain Intensity |
|
Bihar |
Scattered rain till 28th |
Very heavy on June 28 |
|
Jharkhand |
Daily rainfall |
Very heavy on June 26 |
|
Odisha |
Frequent rain |
Very heavy on June 25 & 26 |
|
Moderate rain |
Isolated heavy showers |
|
|
Madhya Pradesh |
Daily widespread rain |
Very heavy on June 25 |
|
Vidarbha |
Rainfall on June 25 |
Heavy at isolated locations |
|
Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim |
Rain likely on multiple days |
Very heavy on 25th, 28th & 29th |
|
Gangetic WB |
Moderate rainfall 25th–27th |
Heavy at isolated spots |
Additionally, strong gusty winds (40–50 kmph) are expected in several of these regions, particularly over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha.
Persistent Wet Spell in Northeast India
The northeastern states will continue to experience daily moderate to heavy rain, with isolated very heavy spells. Thunderstorms, lightning, and local flooding remain risks due to saturated ground conditions.
Weather Forecast (June 25–30)
|
State/Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Rain Intensity |
|
Assam, Meghalaya |
Moderate to heavy rain daily |
Isolated very heavy possible |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Widespread rain with thunderstorms |
Intermittent heavy spells |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Daily moderate rainfall |
Heavy at isolated locations |
South Peninsular India Gears Up for Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds
The southern states, especially Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, are likely to be affected by gusty winds and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.
|
Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Additional Warning |
|
Coastal Karnataka |
Daily rain till June 26 |
Very heavy on June 25–26 |
|
Interior Karnataka |
Intermittent rainfall |
Very heavy on June 25 |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Light to moderate daily |
Heavy on June 25–28 |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Scattered rain on 27th & 28th |
Isolated heavy showers |
|
Coastal Andhra & Yanam |
Rainfall on June 27 |
Strong winds (40–60 kmph) likely |
|
Telangana, Rayalaseema |
Intermittent rain with gusty winds |
Wind speed 40–60 kmph till 28th |
Delhi-NCR: Cloudy Skies with Gusty Winds and Rain Showers
Delhi is expected to witness partly to generally cloudy skies in upcoming days, with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms. Winds from the southeast and northeast directions will bring some relief from the summer heat.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Rainfall/Thunderstorm |
Max Temp (°C) |
|
June 25 |
Generally cloudy |
Moderate rain, thunder |
33–35 |
|
June 26 |
Cloudy |
Light rain with lightning |
33–35 |
|
June 27 |
Generally cloudy |
Moderate rain with gusts |
33–35 |
As multiple weather systems interact across regions, the IMD urges residents to stay updated via official channels, follow local advisories, and prepare for potential waterlogging, lightning strikes, and gusty winds. With monsoon gaining strength, agriculture, travel, and daily activities may face temporary disruptions, especially in rainfall hotspots.
