Monsoon Forecast: Warning of Heavy Rain and Hail for 13 Indian States
The India Meteorological Department has issued a comprehensive monsoon forecast warning of heavy rain, storms, and hail across 13 Indian states. Residents are advised to monitor local conditions closely as the monsoon system advances significantly through June 23, 2026.
Highlights
- •IMD issues heavy rainfall, thunderstorm, and hail warnings for 13 states starting June 18.
- •The monsoon is expected to advance across Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar by June 23.
- •Delhi faces strong winds up to 65 km/h alongside heavy rain alerts for June 18.
- •Hilly states including Uttarakhand, Himachal, and J&K are under strict weather advisories for storms.
The monsoon forecast is indicating rapid progression across various regions of India, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an urgent alert. A high-level warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall, coupled with thunderstorm and hail activity, has been released for 13 states, effective starting June 18, 2026. Authorities advise residents in affected areas to remain vigilant as the weather system advances.
Regional Impact and Severe Weather Warnings
The northern boundary of the monsoon currently traverses through specific coordinates and locations, including Harnai, Solapur, Hyderabad, Bhadrachalam, Koraput, Phulbani, Ranchi, Jamui, and Muzaffarpur. Meteorological experts anticipate that by approximately June 23, 2026, the southwest monsoon will further extend across parts of Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh. This monsoon forecast suggests that isolated areas in Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim will also experience significant rainfall throughout the week.
Travelers planning trips to hilly regions are strongly urged to verify local weather conditions before departure. A specific alert regarding hail has been issued for certain elevated terrains, while a cyclonic circulation in the upper atmosphere is currently developing over eastern Uttar Pradesh and its surrounding areas, contributing to the volatile weather.
State-Specific Alerts and Expected Conditions
In Delhi, residents should prepare for significant rain and gusty winds, with wind speeds potentially reaching 60 to 65 km/h. Temperatures are expected to range from a maximum of 39 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 31 degrees Celsius. Similar alerts for heavy rain and storms are active in Uttar Pradesh districts including Meerut, Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi. Meanwhile, Bihar districts such as Patna, Darbhanga, Purnia, and Bhagalpur are under an advisory for heavy rain and thunderstorms between June 18 and 20.
Hilly states including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir are facing warnings for severe weather, including potential hail in higher altitudes. In Jharkhand, gusts of 50 to 55 km/h are expected alongside heavy rainfall. Furthermore, authorities in Punjab and Rajasthan have issued alerts for severe weather in districts such as Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bikaner, and Jodhpur, emphasizing the widespread nature of this active weather system.
