Weather Today, June 24, 2026: Heavy Rain Alert In 18 States, Winds To Gust Up To 80 Kmph, IMD Issues Storm Warning

New Delhi: Monsoon is now in full swing. IMD has issued a warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in 18 states for Wednesday, June 24. From Delhi-NCR to Mumbai, the Northeast and South, the weather is going to take a sudden turn.

Where will it rain the most?

The hilly areas of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Konkan-Goa, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Bengal will be hardest hit. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected here. Apart from this, there will be heavy rain in some parts of Bihar, Odisha, Marathwada and Andhra Pradesh.

Southwest Monsoon Update !

The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Maharashtra (including Mumbai), remaining parts of Telangana & Odisha, some more parts of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand & Bihar today, the 23rd June, 2026.#SouthwestMonsoon2026… pic.twitter.com/hPAvgpaq0U

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 23, 2026

Will the people of Delhi get relief from the heat?

Will definitely get some relief. There will be a dust storm in the afternoon, then rain with thunder. Wind speed can go up to 50 to 80 kilometres per hour. After the rain the mercury will drop and you will be saved from the humidity. The day temperature will be around 38 degrees.

Where will the storm hit the most in UP?

The Meteorological Department has given a red alert like warning for Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh. Here winds will blow up to 90 kilometers per hour and there will be torrential rains. However, a heatwave may still cause trouble in some districts of Eastern UP.

Will clouds rain in Rajasthan or just scare?

There are strong chances of storms and water in Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Sikar, Bhilwara. Winds will blow at a speed of 60-70 kilometers per hour. Items kept on the roof may blow away, so tie them down beforehand.

What is the intensity of monsoon in Odisha?

Monsoon has now covered entire Odisha. Yellow alert continues in Cuttack, Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati, Nayagarh. The period of heavy rains accompanied by lightning will continue till June 27. Fishermen have been given strict instructions not to go into the sea.

What advice has IMD given to the people?

The Meteorological Department has a direct warning: Do not step out of the house in bad weather. Stay away from trees, electric poles and mud walls. If there is lightning, then do not go in the open field at all. Avoid unnecessary travel. The administration is also on alert and keeping an eye on the situation.