Today's weather, August 24: Heavy rain alert in 22 states within 15 hours, wind speed up to 85 kmph; IMD update
- bySudha Saxena
- 24 Aug, 2026
Amid the aggressive monsoon onslaught in the country, the Meteorological Department has issued another fresh alert. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms for 24 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, today, August 24th. Strong winds will blow at speeds of up to 80 to 85 kilometers per hour during the rain.
Today's Weather, August 24, 2026: Amidst the aggressive monsoon onslaught in the country, the Meteorological Department has issued a dire warning. According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, a warning of torrential rain and thunderstorms has been issued for 22 states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, tomorrow, August 24th. During this period, strong winds will blow at speeds of 80 to 85 kilometers per hour. This storm is expected to damage large trees and farmers' crops. Furthermore, a warning of dangerous landslides has been issued in hilly states. Lightning and thunderstorms could wreak havoc in several states of eastern India. Fishermen have been advised to stay away from rivers and seashores. They have also been advised to avoid driving in densely forested areas during heavy rains.
Strong winds blowing from the Bay of Bengal are expected to increase people's difficulties. There is also a warning of large hailstorms in some states. Be sure to read the weather department's update before leaving home. Also, be sure to carry an umbrella with you, or you could get into trouble. Meanwhile, an upper-air cyclonic circulation is present over northern Haryana and surrounding areas. Furthermore, an upper-air cyclonic circulation is also present over eastern Uttar Pradesh. So, let us tell you what the weather will be like in other states of the country tomorrow, August 24th. We're also going to provide district-wise weather forecasts...
Thunderstorm and rain warning issued in 22 states
According to the Meteorological Department, on August 24th, a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued in 22 states of the country - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. During this period, there is a warning of strong thunderstorms with a speed of 85 kilometers per hour. Thunderstorms may wreak havoc in some areas.
What will the weather be like in Delhi tomorrow?
- Delhi (August 24 - Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Alert): According to the weather department's forecast, a warning has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi tomorrow, August 24th. Strong winds will blow at speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour during this period. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature in Delhi on August 24th will be 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in UP tomorrow?
- UP (August 24 - Rain and thunderstorm warning): Heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts have been issued for Meerut, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Mathura, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Badaun, Azamgarh, Etawah, Lalitpur, Varanasi, Mahoba, Sonbhadra, and Bijnor. Meanwhile, in Lucknow, the maximum temperature tomorrow, August 24, will be 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 28 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Bihar tomorrow?
- Bihar (August 24 - Rain and storm alert): A warning of heavy rain and storm has been issued in Gopalganj, Saran, Siwan, Patna, Gaya, West Champaran, East Champaran, Jehanabad, Buxar, Bhojpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Saharsa, Supaul, Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Bhagalpur, Munger, Lakhisarai and Begusarai. During this period, storms will blow at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, in Patna tomorrow, i.e. August 24, the maximum temperature will be 34 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 28 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Jharkhand tomorrow?
- Jharkhand (August 24-25 - Heavy rain and thunderstorms likely): Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Saraikela, Palamu, Gumla, Dumka, Simdega, Ramgarh, Chatra, Deoghar, West Singhbhum, and East Singhbhum. Strong winds will blow at speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour during this period. Meanwhile, in Ranchi, the maximum temperature will reach 27 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will reach 24 degrees Celsius tomorrow, August 24.
How will the weather be in Uttarakhand tomorrow?
- Uttarakhand (August 24 - Rain and storm warning): An alert has been issued for heavy rain and storms in Almora, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Champawat, and Tehri Garhwal. During this period, winds will blow at speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, in Dehradun, the maximum temperature will reach 29 degrees Celsius tomorrow, August 24, and the minimum temperature will be 24 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Himachal tomorrow?
- Himachal (August 24 - Rain and Storm Alert): A warning has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kullu, Mandi, Sirmaur, Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Kinnaur, Solan, Bilaspur, and Lahaul-Spiti. Strong winds with gusts of 60 to 65 kilometers per hour will likely occur during this period. Meanwhile, in Manali, the maximum temperature will reach 17 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will reach 8 degrees Celsius tomorrow, August 24.
What will be the weather in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow?
- Jammu and Kashmir (August 24 - Heavy rain and thunderstorm warning): An alert has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Mirpur, Jammu, Reasi, Rajouri, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Poonch, Kupwara, Kishtwar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal, and Udhampur. During this period, strong winds will blow at speeds of 70 to 75 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, in Srinagar, the maximum temperature will reach 29 degrees Celsius today, August 24, and the minimum temperature will be 17 degrees Celsius.
|
City |
Maximum Temperature (August 24) |
Minimum temperature (August 24) |
|
Delhi |
34°C |
28°C |
|
Mumbai |
30°C |
28°C |
|
Chennai |
34°C |
27°C |
|
Kolkata |
32°C |
28°C |
|
Lucknow |
33°C |
28°C |
|
Patna |
34°C |
28°C |
|
Ranchi |
27°C |
24°C |
|
Bhopal |
28°C |
24°C |
|
Jaipur |
34°C |
27°C |
|
Shimla |
27°C |
19°C |
|
Nainital |
26°C |
21°C |
What will the weather be like in West Bengal tomorrow?
- West Bengal (August 24 - Heavy rain and thunderstorm likely): A warning of heavy rain and thunderstorm has been issued for Malda, Howrah, Kolkata, Alipurduar, Darjeeling, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, Cooch Behar, Bankura, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Durgapur. A warning of strong winds with a speed of 60 to 65 kilometers per hour has been issued during this period. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, tomorrow, August 24, the maximum temperature will be 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius.
What will the weather be like in Punjab tomorrow?
- Punjab (August 24-25 - Heavy rain and thunderstorm alert): A heavy rain and thunderstorm warning has been issued for Amritsar, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Sangrur, Fazilka, Jalandhar, Moga, and Mansa. Strong winds with speeds of up to 60 to 65 kilometers per hour will prevail during this period.
How will the weather be in Rajasthan tomorrow?
- Rajasthan (August 24 - Rain and storm warning): An alert for heavy rain and storm has been issued in Jhalawar, Baran, Bikaner, Kota, Jaipur, Churu, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Karauli, Sriganganagar, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, Pali, Rajsamand, Balotra, and Deeg. During this period, strong winds will blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, in Jaipur, today, August 24, the maximum temperature will be 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will reach 27 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Madhya Pradesh tomorrow?
- Madhya Pradesh (August 24 - Heavy rain and storm alert): A heavy rain and storm warning has been issued for Mandla, Hoshangabad, Khandwa, Seoni, Khargone, Sidhi, Alirajpur, Dhar, Gwalior, Ashoknagar, Ujjain, Agar Malwa, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Narsinghpur, Bhopal, Indore, Datia, and Shivpuri. Strong winds will blow at speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour during this period. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, the maximum temperature tomorrow, August 24, will be 28 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 24 degrees Celsius.






