The southwest monsoon is gradually expanding its reach across the country, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting its advance into additional parts of Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. Alongside the monsoon's progress, several regions are expected to witness heavy rainfall activity over the coming days.
Heavy rain warning for eastern and northeastern states
According to the IMD, rainfall activity is likely to intensify over parts of eastern and northeastern India this week. The department said, "Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Bihar during 17th-20th June with isolated very heavy rainfall also likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during 17th-22nd June."
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The weather office has also indicated sustained rainfall over Assam and Meghalaya till June 22. In addition, "Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Arunachal Pradesh during 18th-22nd June," the IMD stated. Wet weather conditions are also expected across Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura between June 18 and June 20.
Heavy rainfall likely in several states. /ANI
Fresh western disturbance to influence weather
A new Western Disturbance is expected to affect weather conditions across northern India in the coming days. The IMD said prevailing atmospheric conditions may bring "light to moderate rainfall over Western Himalayan Region and isolated rainfall with thunderstorm activity over plains of northwest India during 18th to 22nd June, 2026."
Meanwhile, Rajasthan remains under an orange alert due to the possibility of rain and dust storms. Similar orange warnings have been issued for parts of West Bengal and Sikkim, where heavy rainfall is likely on June 17.
Heatwave conditions continue in several regions
Even as rainfall spreads across many states, heatwave conditions are expected to persist in some areas. The IMD said, "Heat wave conditions very likely in isolated pockets over Chhattisgarh on 17th June; Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada during 18th-19th June; Telangana during 17th-18th June; Vidarbha during 17th-19th June; West Uttar Pradesh during 19th-22nd June."
Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Konkan and Goa, and parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh are also likely to experience hot and humid conditions over the next few days.
Delhi weather today
Delhi is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky on Wednesday. The IMD said, "Possibility of very light to light rain with thunderstorm/lightning towards forenoon/afternoon." Daytime temperatures are likely to stay between 33C and 35C, while the minimum temperature may hover around 26C to 28C.
Delhi may see more showers today. /ANI
Although the yellow warning for heavy rain has been withdrawn, the national capital could continue receiving showers over the next few days.
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Mumbai on yellow alert
Mumbai remains under a yellow alert as humid conditions continue to prevail. The warning is expected to remain in force until June 19. The city may also receive rainfall from Thursday, according to the latest IMD forecast.
FAQs:
Will it rain in Delhi today?
Yes, IMD has forecast light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in parts of Delhi today.
Why is Mumbai under a yellow weather alert?
Mumbai is under a yellow alert due to humid conditions and the possibility of rainfall over the next few days.
