Monsoon Forecast – June 5: The monsoon has officially made its entry into India through Kerala. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding thunderstorms, rainfall, and strong winds across most states of the country for the coming days.
A warning has been issued for isolated instances of heavy rainfall in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka over the next seven days. According to the Meteorological Department, an alert has been issued for June 5, anticipating heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across 19 states, including UP, Bihar, and Delhi.
In its latest bulletin, the department confirmed that the Southwest Monsoon arrived in Kerala today, June 4, 2026. Consequently, over the next 7 days, heavy rainfall (7–20 cm) is likely at isolated places in Kerala and Karnataka, while Tamil Nadu may witness intense rainfall in certain areas.
Furthermore, the spell of heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Northeast India for the next 5–6 days. In light of this, the public is advised to check the latest weather updates before embarking on any travel. So, let us find out which states have been placed under a rain alert for June 5.
Weather in Eastern India
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert has been issued for Assam and Meghalaya, anticipating light to moderate rainfall on June 6–7. Alerts have also been issued for these states regarding thunderstorms, moderate lightning, and strong winds. Warnings regarding rainfall have been issued for Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura for the period between June 5 and June 7. The department has further stated that heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh from June 5 to June 10, and in Assam and Meghalaya on June 5 and June 10.
मौसम संबंधी चेतावनी
मुख्य बिंदु
(i) दक्षिण-पश्चिम मानसून आज, 4 जून 2026 को केरल में प्रवेश कर गया है।
(ii) अगले 7 दिनों के दौरान केरल और कर्नाटक में अलग-अलग स्थानों पर भारी से बहुत भारी वर्षा (7-20 सेमी) होने की प्रबल संभावना है, और तमिलनाडु में भी अलग-अलग स्थानों पर भारी… pic.twitter.com/QcydHYP7CA
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 4, 2026
Rain and Thunderstorm Warnings for 19 States
According to the Meteorological Department, warnings for heavy rainfall, storms, and thunderstorms have been issued for 19 states across the country for June 5. These include states such as UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Assam. During this period, gusts of wind reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour are expected. There is also a possibility of hailstorms in several districts across the eastern states.
Rain Expected in Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, an alert has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on June 5. During this time, wind speeds are expected to range between 40 and 50 kilometres per hour. On June 5, the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be 29 degrees Celsius.
Rain Warning for UP
An alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Uttar Pradesh (UP) for June 5. Warnings regarding heavy rainfall and storms have been issued for several districts across UP, including Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Agra, Mathura, Lucknow, Kanpur, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Firozabad, and Auraiya.
IMD Weather Warning !
Southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala today, 4th June 2026. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20cm) very likely over Kerala & Karnataka and isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu during next 7 days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to… pic.twitter.com/Yrjhd0Wwr1
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 4, 2026
Rain Expected in Bihar
A warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Bihar for June 5 and 6. Alerts regarding heavy rainfall and storms have been issued for Patna, Gaya, Buxar, Siwan, Bhojpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, and Munger. During this period, wind speeds are expected to reach 70 to 80 kilometres per hour.
Weather in Rajasthan
An alert for rain over the next three days has been issued for several districts in Rajasthan. Warnings regarding rain and thunderstorms have been issued for various districts across the state, including Hanumangarh, Churu, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Ajmer, Nagaur, Pali, and Chittorgarh.
Weather in Himachal
An alert for rain and storms over the next two days has been issued for Himachal Pradesh. Warnings regarding heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have been issued for Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Solan, Bilaspur, Chamba, and Kangra. Strong winds, reaching speeds of 70 to 75 kilometres per hour, are likely to blow during this period. Rain Expected in Uttarakhand
A warning for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for several districts of Uttarakhand over the next 48 hours. Warnings for rain and storms have been issued for Bageshwar, Almora, Champawat, Nainital, Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Haridwar, and Rishikesh.
