Weather Alert: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Bihar, UP and 18 States; Check State-Wise Forecast
Weather Alert remains in focus as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on July 15, 2026. While many regions are witnessing persistent showers that have disrupted normal life with waterlogged roads and traffic congestion, others are still struggling with hot and humid weather. The latest IMD forecast indicates heavy to very heavy rainfall in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and several eastern states, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to stay alert as the active monsoon continues to influence weather conditions across India.
IMD Forecast: Heavy Rain Likely Across 18 States
According to the IMD, rainfall activity will remain widespread in eastern and north-eastern India throughout the day. Light to moderate showers are expected over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, while heavy rainfall has been forecast for Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim.
The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds in several of these regions. In northern India, parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and eastern Uttar Pradesh are also expected to receive heavy rain.
Delhi-NCR Weather Today
Residents of Delhi-NCR are likely to experience a mix of heat, humidity and scattered rainfall on July 15. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 38°C, while the minimum may settle near 28°C.
Cloudy skies and occasional light showers could provide temporary relief from the humid conditions. Similar weather is expected on July 16, with partly cloudy skies and chances of brief rainfall continuing across the region.
Uttar Pradesh Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Expected Later This Week
The IMD has issued a rainfall advisory for Uttar Pradesh covering the period from July 15 to July 19.
Eastern Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive light rainfall between July 15 and July 17, after which rainfall intensity is expected to increase. Heavy showers have been forecast for several eastern districts on July 18 and July 19, raising the possibility of waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, districts in western Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor, are expected to witness intermittent light to moderate rainfall from July 15 to July 20.
Bihar on High Alert as Monsoon Intensifies
The southwest monsoon has become fully active over Bihar, prompting the IMD to issue a heavy rainfall warning across large parts of the state.
Heavy rain is expected on July 15 and July 16, with some districts likely to receive very heavy rainfall on July 15. Authorities have cautioned that intense rainfall could trigger flood-like situations in vulnerable areas.
The weather department has also indicated that rainfall activity will continue in many parts of Bihar between July 16 and July 20, keeping the risk of localised flooding elevated.
Odisha Braces for Rain During Rath Yatra
Odisha is also expected to witness significant rainfall, including in Puri, where the Rath Yatra is scheduled for July 16.
The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts of the state as a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal and the adjoining western Bangladesh coast within the next 24 hours. This developing weather system is expected to strengthen monsoon activity and enhance rainfall across Odisha during the festival period.
People planning to attend the Rath Yatra have been advised to keep track of the latest weather updates and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Monsoon Remains Active Across Eastern India
With the monsoon remaining active, heavy rainfall is expected to dominate weather conditions across eastern, north-eastern and parts of northern India over the next few days. States including Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal are likely to witness the most intense rainfall activity, while thunderstorms and lightning may accompany showers in several regions.
The IMD has urged residents in rain-affected areas to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel during intense downpours and stay updated with official weather advisories as conditions evolve.
IMD Forecast: Heavy Rain Likely Across 18 States
According to the IMD, rainfall activity will remain widespread in eastern and north-eastern India throughout the day. Light to moderate showers are expected over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, while heavy rainfall has been forecast for Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim.
The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds in several of these regions. In northern India, parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and eastern Uttar Pradesh are also expected to receive heavy rain.
Delhi-NCR Weather Today
Residents of Delhi-NCR are likely to experience a mix of heat, humidity and scattered rainfall on July 15. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 38°C, while the minimum may settle near 28°C.
Cloudy skies and occasional light showers could provide temporary relief from the humid conditions. Similar weather is expected on July 16, with partly cloudy skies and chances of brief rainfall continuing across the region.
Uttar Pradesh Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Expected Later This Week
The IMD has issued a rainfall advisory for Uttar Pradesh covering the period from July 15 to July 19.
Eastern Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive light rainfall between July 15 and July 17, after which rainfall intensity is expected to increase. Heavy showers have been forecast for several eastern districts on July 18 and July 19, raising the possibility of waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, districts in western Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor, are expected to witness intermittent light to moderate rainfall from July 15 to July 20.
Bihar on High Alert as Monsoon Intensifies
The southwest monsoon has become fully active over Bihar, prompting the IMD to issue a heavy rainfall warning across large parts of the state.
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Heavy rain is expected on July 15 and July 16, with some districts likely to receive very heavy rainfall on July 15. Authorities have cautioned that intense rainfall could trigger flood-like situations in vulnerable areas.
The weather department has also indicated that rainfall activity will continue in many parts of Bihar between July 16 and July 20, keeping the risk of localised flooding elevated.
Odisha Braces for Rain During Rath Yatra
Odisha is also expected to witness significant rainfall, including in Puri, where the Rath Yatra is scheduled for July 16.
The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts of the state as a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal and the adjoining western Bangladesh coast within the next 24 hours. This developing weather system is expected to strengthen monsoon activity and enhance rainfall across Odisha during the festival period.
People planning to attend the Rath Yatra have been advised to keep track of the latest weather updates and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Monsoon Remains Active Across Eastern India
With the monsoon remaining active, heavy rainfall is expected to dominate weather conditions across eastern, north-eastern and parts of northern India over the next few days. States including Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal are likely to witness the most intense rainfall activity, while thunderstorms and lightning may accompany showers in several regions.
The IMD has urged residents in rain-affected areas to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel during intense downpours and stay updated with official weather advisories as conditions evolve.
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