Weather Tomorrow: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather warning as the southwest monsoon strengthens its grip across the country. Several states are expected to witness heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday, with wind speeds reaching up to 40 kmph in many regions.
The latest forecast comes as monsoon activity has picked up pace after a brief slowdown, bringing widespread rain to large parts of India and increasing the likelihood of weather-related disruptions in multiple states.
Heavy rain warning issued for multiple states
According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is likely over parts of Maharashtra, the Northeast, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, while several other regions are expected to receive moderate to widespread rainfall over the next few days. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also forecast across many states.
Weather officials have advised residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert, especially in locations prone to waterlogging, flooding and falling trees during intense rain spells.
Thunderstorms and winds up to 40 kmph likely
Apart from rain, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms and lightning activity in several regions. Gusty winds of around 30-40 kmph are expected in many places, while some areas could witness stronger wind speeds during thunderstorm activity.
The weather department has highlighted the possibility of localized disruptions, including traffic delays, reduced visibility and temporary power outages in areas affected by severe weather.
Delhi-NCR may continue to see unstable weather
The warning comes a day after dust storms, strong winds and rain affected parts of Delhi-NCR. The IMD had issued a red warning for severe thunderstorms and rainfall in the region as weather conditions changed dramatically during the afternoon and evening.
For the coming days, Delhi is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with chances of light rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds, particularly during afternoon and evening hours.
State wise forecast for rainfall, heatwave
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh
Scattered rain likely from June 23-29.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-60 kmph expected on June 23-24.
Himachal Pradesh
Scattered rainfall from June 23-28.
Widespread rainfall likely on June 29.
Uttarakhand
Scattered rainfall from June 23-28.
Widespread rainfall expected on June 29.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds up to 60 kmph likely during June 23-25.
Punjab
Rain and thunderstorms likely from June 23-26 and again on June 29.
Gusty winds reaching 40-60 kmph possible.
Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi
Rainfall activity likely from June 23-26 and on June 29.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds up to 60 kmph expected.
Uttar Pradesh
West UP
Scattered rainfall on June 23-24 and June 29.
East UP
Rain likely on June 23 and again during June 28-29.
Heatwave conditions may continue through June 27.
East Rajasthan
Rainfall likely throughout June 23-29.
Strong winds up to 60 kmph on June 23; 30-50 kmph during June 24-29.
West Rajasthan
Similar forecast with rain through June 29 and gusty winds.
Central India
Madhya Pradesh
East and West MP
Rainfall likely throughout June 23-29.
Thunderstorms and lightning expected during June 24-27.
Thundersquall with winds up to 70 kmph possible on June 23.
Southeast MP may witness heatwave conditions on June 23-24.
Chhattisgarh
Scattered rain throughout June 23-29.
Thunderstorms and lightning likely during June 23-27.
Vidarbha (Maharashtra)
Rainfall expected during June 23-28; widespread rain on June 29.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds likely through June 27.
Heatwave conditions possible until June 25.
Bihar
Rainfall likely through most of the week, becoming widespread on June 28.
Heavy rain likely during June 25-29.
Very heavy rainfall possible on June 28.
Thunderstorms and lightning expected.
Thundersquall with winds up to 70 kmph likely on June 25-26.
Heatwave conditions possible on June 23-24.
Jharkhand
Rainfall likely throughout the forecast period.
Thunderstorms and lightning expected June 23-29.
Warm night conditions likely on June 24-25.
Odisha
Rainfall expected almost daily.
Heavy rainfall likely during June 23-27 and again on June 28-29.
Thunderstorms and lightning expected through June 25.
West Bengal
Widespread rain throughout June 23-29.
Heavy rain on June 24.
Very heavy rainfall likely on June 23 and June 25-29.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected.
Gangetic West Bengal
Widespread rain on June 23 and June 27-29.
Thunderstorms and lightning likely throughout the week.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Widespread rainfall throughout June 23-29.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected.
Winds up to 60 kmph possible during June 24-29.
Arunachal Pradesh
Widespread rainfall throughout June 23-29.
Heavy rain on June 23 and June 26-29.
Thunderstorms and lightning likely.
Assam & Meghalaya
Rain likely throughout the week.
Heavy rain during June 24-25 and June 28-29.
Very heavy rainfall possible on June 23 and June 26-27.
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura
Widespread rainfall throughout June 23-29.
Heavy rain on June 23 and June 26-27.
Thunderstorms and lightning expected.
West India
Goa
Widespread rainfall throughout June 23-29.
Extremely heavy rainfall possible on June 23.
Very heavy rainfall likely during June 24-26.
Heavy rain again during June 27-29.
Thunderstorms and strong winds expected.
Konkan Region (Maharashtra Coast)
Similar forecast as Goa with extremely heavy rainfall risk on June 23.
Madhya Maharashtra
Scattered rain June 23-24 and June 27-29.
Widespread rainfall on June 25-26.
Heavy rainfall likely on June 24-26.
Very heavy rain possible on June 23 and June 26.
Marathwada
Rainfall likely throughout the week.
Heavy rain expected on June 25-26.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds possible.
Gujarat Region
Scattered rainfall likely throughout June 23-29.
South Gujarat may receive heavy rainfall on June 23.
Saurashtra & Kutch
Rainfall likely throughout the forecast period.
South India
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal
Rainfall likely throughout June 23-29.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected on June 23.
Heavy rainfall likely during June 26-29.
Kerala & Mahe
Widespread rainfall throughout June 23-29.
Heavy rain on June 23 and again during June 26-29.
Thunderstorms and strong winds expected.
Karnataka
Coastal Karnataka
Widespread rainfall throughout the week.
Very heavy rainfall likely during June 23-26.
Heavy rain expected June 27-29.
Strong surface winds likely June 25-27.
North Interior Karnataka
Rain throughout the week.
Heavy rain likely June 24-26.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected.
South Interior Karnataka
Rain likely through most of the week.
Heavy rainfall possible June 24-29.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected.
Telangana
Widespread rainfall throughout June 23-29.
Heavy rainfall likely throughout the week.
Thunderstorms and strong winds expected.
Andhra Pradesh
Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam
Rainfall throughout the week.
Heavy rainfall likely on June 23 and June 25-27.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected.
Heatwave Alert
Bihar: Heatwave likely on June 23-24.
East Uttar Pradesh: Heatwave conditions likely from June 23-27.
Southeast Madhya Pradesh: Heatwave likely on June 23-24.
Vidarbha: Heatwave conditions expected from June 23-25.
Jharkhand: Warm night conditions likely on June 24-25.
