monsoon alert: The weather across most states of the country currently feels pleasantly cool. In June, people appear to be finding relief from the scorching heat. A significant drop in maximum temperatures has also been recorded in the Delhi-NCR region. In North India, the beginning of June is witnessing rainfall rather than the intense heat typically associated with this time of year. Several states have observed a decline in temperatures due to rainfall, cloud cover, and strong winds.
According to the Meteorological Department, a spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is likely to continue in Delhi and its surrounding areas between June 2 and June 5. Consequently, residents of Delhi-NCR can expect some respite from the severe heat. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for this week, anticipating isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Northeast India and the Southern Peninsular region.
The department forecasts that the Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala within the next 2–3 days. Intermittent thunderstorms and rainfall are also expected to persist across Northwest, Central, and adjoining East India. So, let’s find out which states are likely to receive rain today and what the weather forecast looks like for your city this week.
मौसम संबंधी चेतावनी
मुख्य बिंदु
(i) इस सप्ताह उत्तर-पूर्वी भारत और दक्षिणी प्रायद्वीपीय भारत में छिटपुट भारी वर्षा और गरज के साथ तूफान आने की संभावना है।
(ii) उत्तर-पश्चिम, मध्य और उससे सटे पूर्वी भारत में 70 किमी प्रति घंटे तक की रफ्तार वाली तेज हवाओं के साथ मध्यम से गंभीर गरज… pic.twitter.com/twKE02PbSq— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 1, 2026
Rain Expected in Delhi-NCR
The beginning of June has been the coolest recorded in the last three years. According to weather experts, Delhi is expected to remain pleasant on June 2 and 3. Light rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm activity, may be recorded during this period. A change in weather patterns is anticipated between June 4 and June 6.
During this time, there is a possibility of rainfall—along with lightning strikes, dust storms, and strong winds—in several parts of Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh. The weather is expected to clear up starting June 8. After June 8, the weather will gradually improve, and temperatures will rise, potentially allowing heat to make a comeback.
What Will the Weather Be Like in the Hills?
Alerts have been issued for hilly states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by strong winds and lightning. The Meteorological Department has advised against travel and tourism in these states between June 3 and June 5, as rain, hailstorms, and landslides may occur during this period.
UP Weather Full Forecast
The spell of rain is expected to continue in Western UP on June 3 and 4. Alerts have been issued for rain—accompanied by strong winds in isolated pockets—across several areas, including Noida and Ghaziabad. Similar weather conditions are forecast to persist until June 5, after which the weather is expected to turn dry. Today, June 2, rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is possible in some parts of UP—specifically in Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, and Hamirpur—while similar thundershowers are forecast for Lalitpur and Jhansi.
Rainfall Warnings for These States:
– According to the Meteorological Department, a change in weather patterns is also expected in several parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
– Rain is likely to continue in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
– Alerts have been issued for most parts of Bihar, forecasting overcast skies and rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.
– The impact of pre-monsoon activity will also be felt in Madhya Pradesh; several cities—including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur—may experience rain and strong winds.
– A spell of dust storms and rain continues across various parts of Rajasthan.
– Alerts have also been issued for Punjab and Haryana regarding light to moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
