NEW DELHI, 24 June 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread alerts as a fresh spell of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected to lash multiple states across India from June 24 to 29, signaling a robust advance of the southwest monsoon.
States already witnessing intense showers include West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Odisha, and Arunachal Pradesh, with rainfall exceeding 20 cm/day in some regions. Weather officials warn that the combination of cyclonic circulations and monsoon troughs is likely to intensify rainfall activity across central, eastern, northeastern, and northwestern India.
In central India, states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, and Odisha are expected to receive heavy rainfall over multiple days, while West Bengal and Sikkim brace for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph.
Western India will also experience very heavy rains, particularly in Konkan & Goa and Gujarat, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over Saurashtra. Madhya Maharashtra will see intermittent heavy showers, and light to moderate rain is forecast for Marathwada through the week.
The monsoon’s advance into northwest India is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, East Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh, peaking between June 24 and 27. Parts of Jammu and Kashmir and West Rajasthan are also expected to get isolated heavy rain.
In the northeast, states like Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh will continue to receive very heavy rainfall with high chances of localized flooding and landslides.
Meanwhile, South India is likely to witness a mix of rain and strong winds, especially along Kerala, Karnataka, and the Andhra coast. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rayalaseema are expected to receive heavy to moderate showers, while Lakshadweep and Mahe brace for 40–60 kmph surface winds that could impact marine operations.
In Delhi-NCR, residents will get respite from the heat with cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and intermittent rainfall expected through June 26. Maximum temperatures are likely to stay 2–4°C below normal, with daily highs ranging between 33–36°C. Light to moderate winds will dominate the afternoons and evenings, bringing much-needed relief from previous heatwave conditions.
IMD has advised caution, especially in urban low-lying areas prone to waterlogging, and urged commuters to plan ahead to avoid traffic disruptions. Strong winds and continuous rain could also affect inland travel, marine activity, and farming operations in vulnerable zones.
Residents across India are encouraged to stay updated via IMD advisories, carry rain gear, avoid flooded zones, and remain vigilant as the monsoon deepens its hold across the subcontinent.
