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21 States On 24-Hour Alert As IMD Warns Of Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms And 80kmph Winds

ADVERTISEMENT5 / 13 The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR on June 17. ADVERTISEMENT7 / 13 Bihar is expected to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning between June 17 and 19. 8 / 13 Rain and thunderstorm alerts have been issued for Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer and Alwar in Rajasthan. ADVERTISEMENT9 / 13 Heavy rain and strong winds are likely in Punjab districts including Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala, Bathinda and Gurdaspur. In Haryana, Ambala, Karnal, Hisar, Rohtak and Panchkula are expected to experience thunderstorms, rainfall and gusty winds.

Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 11:47 IST

1 / 13 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts for large parts of the country, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds over the next 24 to 72 hours. According to the weather agency, the active southwest monsoon and a cyclonic circulation over northern India are expected to combine, bringing unsettled weather to many regions.

2 / 13 Wind speeds of 60 to 80 kmph are likely in several states, raising the risk of fallen trees, power outages, waterlogging and damage to crops. The IMD has advised farmers, travellers and those working outdoors to remain cautious and monitor local weather updates. While the rain is expected to ease heatwave conditions and reduce temperatures by 2°C to 5°C in many places, severe weather could disrupt normal life across parts of northern, central, eastern and northeastern India.

3 / 13 The southwest monsoon is already active over southern and northeastern India, with continuous rainfall reported in many areas. Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are receiving widespread showers, while rain activity is also expected to increase across Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat in the coming days.

4 / 13 At the same time, a western disturbance is affecting Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while cyclonic circulation over northern India is likely to trigger thunderstorms and rainfall across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.

5 / 13 The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR on June 17. Gusty winds exceeding 60 kmph are expected in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. Although temperatures may climb to around 38°C, rainfall is expected to provide relief from the prevailing heat. However, strong winds could disrupt traffic and lead to localised damage.

6 / 13 Western and central Uttar Pradesh are likely to witness significant weather activity. Yellow alerts have been issued for districts including Meerut, Agra, Aligarh, Mathura, Kanpur, Jhansi, Varanasi and Prayagraj. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms and winds reaching 70 to 80 kmph. Farmers have been advised to safeguard crops and livestock from adverse weather.

7 / 13 Bihar is expected to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning between June 17 and 19. Districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Purnia, Katihar, Araria, Bhagalpur and Muzaffarpur are likely to be affected, with wind speeds of up to 65 kmph. In neighbouring Jharkhand, heavy rain and strong winds have been forecast for Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Dumka and Bokaro. Continuous rainfall may lead to waterlogging in some areas, though temperatures are expected to fall.

8 / 13 Rain and thunderstorm alerts have been issued for Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer and Alwar in Rajasthan. Winds of up to 65 kmph and dust storms are possible, particularly in desert regions. In Madhya Pradesh, a yellow alert is in force for Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Rewa, Satna and Katni. Advancing monsoon conditions are expected to bring cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rainfall to many parts of the state.

9 / 13 Heavy rain and strong winds are likely in Punjab districts including Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala, Bathinda and Gurdaspur. Wind speeds could touch 80 kmph, increasing the risk of uprooted trees and power disruptions. In Haryana, Ambala, Karnal, Hisar, Rohtak and Panchkula are expected to experience thunderstorms, rainfall and gusty winds. Farmers have been advised to exercise caution while working outdoors.

10 / 13 Uttarakhand districts including Dehradun, Nainital, Bageshwar, Champawat and Pithoragarh are under alert for rain and thunderstorms. Winds may reach 60 kmph, while heavy rainfall could trigger landslides and block roads in hilly areas. In Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra and Kinnaur are likely to receive moderate rainfall with winds of up to 70 kmph. Hailstorms are also possible in isolated higher-altitude regions. A western disturbance is expected to keep weather conditions unstable across Jammu and Kashmir, affecting Jammu, Anantnag, Pulwama, Baramulla and Udhampur. Travellers have been urged to stay updated on local advisories.

11 / 13 Heavy rainfall is likely across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim over the next 24 hours. Lightning and strong winds are also expected, with the possibility of waterlogging and landslides in vulnerable areas.

12 / 13 Southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are likely to continue receiving moderate to heavy rainfall. Cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram could experience wet weather over the coming days.