Weather Forecast June 20-25: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for 14 States
The IMD predicts a mix of heatwaves and heavy rainfall across India from June 20-25, 2026. While the southwest monsoon is set to advance into several states, extreme heat persists in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, necessitating widespread weather alerts.
Highlights
- •The southwest monsoon is expected to advance across several states including Maharashtra and Bihar by June 23.
- •Persistent heatwave conditions remain a concern for parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- •Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are predicted for Northwest and Northeast India through June 25.
- •The IMD has issued specific rainfall alerts for states ranging from Himachal Pradesh to coastal Gujarat.
A significant weather forecast for the period of June 20 to June 25, 2026, indicates a diverse climatic scenario unfolding across the country. As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) monitors changing patterns, residents across multiple states are bracing for a mix of extreme heat and heavy rainfall. While some regions continue to struggle under severe heatwave conditions, others are preparing for the much-anticipated arrival of the southwest monsoon.
Monsoon Progress and Heatwave Alerts
The latest updates suggest that conditions are becoming favorable for the advancement of the southwest monsoon around June 23, 2026. This development is expected to bring relief to regions including Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and parts of Bihar and Chhattisgarh. However, the impact of extreme weather remains polarized. While rainfall is expected to lower temperatures in some areas, a persistent heatwave is projected to affect parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh until June 24, and Bihar until June 22.
Meteorologists have issued widespread alerts for rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across a broad swathe of the nation over the next four days. In Northwest India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad, rain is expected between June 20 and June 22. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand face warnings for localized heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, with speeds potentially reaching 50 to 60 kmph in isolated pockets.
Regional Rainfall Predictions
The weather forecast for East India highlights anticipated rainfall in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim throughout the forecast period. Bihar and Jharkhand are also expected to see scattered showers. Furthermore, heavy rain warnings have been issued for the northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, from June 20 through June 25.
Central regions, specifically Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, along with Vidarbha, are under watch for thundershowers and lightning. Coastal areas such as Konkan, Goa, and parts of Gujarat have also been alerted to incoming rain, with specific projections for Saurashtra, Kutch, and central Maharashtra. Citizens are advised to remain vigilant as these weather patterns continue to evolve.
