Monsoon Alert! Heavy Rain Forecast For 14 States, Storm Warning Issued Across 21 States Till June 28

The southwest monsoon has gathered pace across the country, bringing fresh rainfall to several regions and signalling a significant shift in weather conditions. According to the latest forecast, the monsoon has advanced into Maharashtra, Telangana, the remaining parts of Karnataka, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and additional areas of Bihar.

Weather officials expect the monsoon to continue its progress over the coming days. Within the next 48 hours, it is likely to cover the remaining parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, along with Telangana, Odisha and more areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar.

As the rainy season strengthens, multiple states have been placed under rain and thunderstorm alerts, with some regions expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall.

Northeast And Eastern Regions Brace For Heavy Rain

Rainfall activity is expected to remain particularly intense across parts of northeast India this week. Meghalaya is likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations, prompting heightened vigilance in vulnerable areas.

The region has already recorded substantial rainfall over the past 24 hours, and further downpours could increase the risk of waterlogging and localised disruptions.

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are also expected to receive heavy rain during parts of the week. Similar conditions are likely to affect Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, where very heavy rainfall has been forecast.

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may continue to experience wet weather over several days, with heavy showers expected across many locations.

Southern States Likely To See Continued Rainfall

Several southern states are expected to remain under the influence of active monsoon conditions.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to witness periods of rainfall throughout much of the week. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam may also receive rain on multiple days, while Rayalaseema is forecast to experience sustained rainfall activity.

The widespread showers could provide relief from high temperatures in some areas while supporting water availability during the monsoon season.

Bihar And Odisha Under Close Watch

Bihar is among the states likely to receive significant rainfall during the week. Heavy showers are expected during multiple periods, raising the possibility of localised flooding in low-lying areas.

Odisha has also been placed under a heavy rain alert , with continuous rainfall forecast over several days. Residents in vulnerable districts have been advised to remain alert as prolonged rainfall can affect transport services and daily activities.

The strengthening southwest monsoon is expected to be the primary driver behind the increased rainfall across these eastern regions.

Thunderstorms And Strong Winds To Impact Several States

Apart from rain, strong winds and thunderstorms are likely to affect many parts of northern and western India.

Rajasthan could witness severe thundersquall activity, with wind speeds reaching 50 to 60 kmph and stronger gusts at isolated locations. Similar windy conditions are expected to continue later in the week.

Bihar and Jharkhand may also experience strong winds during specific periods, creating challenging weather conditions in some districts.

Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana are likely to see thunderstorms, dust storms and gusty winds. These weather systems could bring temporary relief from the intense summer heat by lowering daytime temperatures.

Hailstorm Risk In Hill States

Parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh may experience thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms.

Such weather events can lead to sudden changes in temperature and visibility, particularly in higher-altitude regions. Uttarakhand is also expected to remain under a strong wind alert for several days.