Monsoon Alert: The Met Department has issued an alert for heavy rains in several states of the country for the next 7 days. According to the latest bulletin of the Met Department, the northern extent of the monsoon extends from 18°N/60°E, 18°N/65°E, 18°N/70°E, Harnai, Solapur, Hyderabad, Bhadrachalam, Koraput, Phulbani, Ranchi, Jamufar, Muzaffar and 283°N/E. Passing.
The Met Department predicts that conditions remain conducive for the monsoon to advance in Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and parts of Bihar and Chhattisgarh over the next 4-5 days. Heavy rains are likely at many places in Northeast India and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim this week, the IMD said. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in the western Himalayan region from June 18 to 22, 2026, under the influence of a new westerly disturbance. Thunderstorms are expected at isolated places in the plains of northwest India from 18 to 22 June 2026.
An alert has been issued for heavy rains at isolated places in northeast India and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the week. The Met Department has predicted heat wave conditions in Vidarbha till June 19, Telangana till June 18 and some parts of Chhattisgarh till June 17, 2026. So let’s know what the weather will be like in Delhi, UP, Bihar, and other states across the country, including Rajasthan.
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❖ एक नए पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के प्रभाव से 18 से 22 जून 2026 के दौरान पश्चिमी हिमालयी क्षेत्र में हल्की से मध्यम वर्षा होने की संभावना है। इसी अवधि में उत्तर-पश्चिम भारत के मैदानी इलाकों में भी कुछ स्थानों पर गरज-चमक के साथ वर्षा होने की संभावना है।… pic.twitter.com/DRLT1a32gd
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 16, 2026
Rain warning in these states
The weather forecast indicates that there may be isolated rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad during June 16-17. Besides, an alert has been issued for rain in Uttarakhand during June 16-22. Meanwhile, an alert has been issued in view of rains in Himachal Pradesh during June 19-22. Rain is likely in parts of eastern Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Punjab and western Rajasthan during June 16-22, the IMD said.
Besides, similar weather will prevail in western Uttar Pradesh during June 17-19 and June 22. The Met Department said that during June 18-22, there may be isolated rains in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad. Storms, lightning, and strong winds (40-50 kmph, increasing to 60 kmph) are expected in these states.
🌧️ IMD Weather Warning !
Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during the week.
Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and follow advisories issued by authorities.#IMD #WeatherUpdate… pic.twitter.com/Y6pMekah3e
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 16, 2026
Heavy rain likely in Arunachal Pradesh
in Arunachal Pradesh during June 16-17; An alert has been issued for heavy rains in Assam and Meghalaya on June 16. Besides, heavy rains are expected at isolated places in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during June 17-20. Heavy rains are also expected at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh during June 18-21.
Heavy rains in Bihar and Jharkhand
during June 17 to 19 in West Bengal; Rain is likely at isolated places in Bihar and Jharkhand from June 17 to 21. Besides, an alert has been issued for heavy rains in Bihar on June 16 and 19. An alert has been issued for thunderstorms with strong winds in Odisha.
Delhi Rain Alert
According to the Met Department’s forecast, light rain and strong thunderstorms are expected in Delhi on June. People need to remain vigilant during this period, while the maximum temperature in Delhi on June 20 may reach 38 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature may be 30 degrees Celsius.
Rajasthan weather
According to the Met Department, an alert has been issued for rain in several districts, including Jaipur, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bundi and Alwar. Strong winds of 60 to 65 km/h are also expected during this period.