India is expected to witness a widespread change in weather conditions on July 1, 2026, following a period of intense heat and a weak onset of the monsoon. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail are likely in some areas across 23 states.
The IMD said wind speeds of 70 to 75 kmph may occur in several regions, which could affect normal life. The department has advised farmers, travellers and local authorities to remain alert. According to experts, the monsoon is gradually becoming active over northern and central India, with the possibility of relief from prolonged heat in several states.
According to the IMD, widespread rainfall is likely across parts of northern, eastern, central and southern India. The states covered by the warning are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and b winds is likely in several areas.
Heavy rainfall and b winds are likely in Delhi and adjoining areas on July 1. Wind speeds may reach 60 to 70 kmph. Rainfall is expected to bring down the maximum temperature, providing relief from the humid and hot conditions experienced over the past several days.
Heavy rainfall is likely across eastern and central Uttar Pradesh as well as the Bundelkhand region. Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ballia, Mirzapur, Gonda, Bahraich, Siddharthnagar and nearby districts may experience heavy rain along with winds of 70 to 75 kmph. The IMD has advised people to exercise caution due to the possibility of waterlogging in low-lying areas and lightning.
Heavy rainfall has been forecast for several districts in Bihar, including West Champaran, East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur and Araria. Wind speeds may reach 60 to 65 kmph. Moderate to heavy rainfall has also been forecast for Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Gumla, Sahibganj and other districts of Jharkhand.
Continuous rainfall may lead to landslides and road blockages in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Heavy rainfall is forecast for Nainital, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Rudraprayag and Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. Shimla, Mandi, Kullu and Kangra in Himachal Pradesh are also likely to receive rainfall accompanied by b winds.
The monsoon remains fully active over Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Sikkim. The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall in these states. Flood conditions already prevailing in Assam may worsen, while the risk of waterlogging may increase in low-lying areas. Rainfall and b winds are also forecast for several districts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, Bhilwara and Chittorgarh. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are also expected to receive good rainfall, which may accelerate agricultural activities.
