Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Alert for 13 States Through June 24
The India Meteorological Department has issued a comprehensive weather forecast warning of heavy rainfall across 13 states from June 19 to June 24. While many regions prepare for wet weather, some parts of central India remain under a heatwave alert.
The latest weather forecast indicates a significant shift in climatic conditions across the country, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for heavy rainfall across 13 states from June 19 to June 24, 2026. This anticipated spell of wet weather is expected to provide substantial relief from the sweltering heat that has gripped several regions, particularly the plains and hilly areas, where temperatures have already begun to moderate.
While various parts of the nation prepare for precipitation, the IMD has also cautioned that certain pockets in Vidarbha and Telangana may continue to experience heatwave conditions until June 20. Residents in Delhi-NCR, who have enjoyed intermittent showers over the past few days, can expect further relief as the department predicts light rainfall accompanied by strong, gusty winds throughout the upcoming week.
Regional Heavy Rainfall Forecast
The broad spectrum of the weather forecast covers a diverse geography. Between June 18 and June 22, the regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad are under an alert for rain, with potential lightning strikes and high wind speeds ranging from 40 to 60 kmph. Similarly, Himachal Pradesh is bracing for heavy rainfall on June 20 and 21, while Uttarakhand remains on high alert for persistent rain and isolated hail events from June 18 through June 24.
Across the northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, scattered rainfall is expected to continue until June 24. Further west, eastern Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and parts of Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to receive rain through June 22. Coastal areas, including Konkan, Goa, Saurashtra, and Kutch, are also included in the multi-day alert.
Impact and State-Wise Severity
The intensity of the weather forecast is particularly high in the 13 states identified for heavy precipitation. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim face heavy rain warnings intermittently between June 18 and June 23. Assam and Meghalaya are slated for heavy to very heavy rainfall from June 19 to June 22, with continued wet weather through June 24. Additionally, Bihar expects heavy rainfall until June 20. Southern regions, specifically Kerala and Mahe, along with Coastal and Interior Karnataka, are under watch for significant downpours, while Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal should prepare for heavy rain specifically on June 19.
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