Today's weather, June 22: Monsoon picks up pace, thunderstorm and heavy rain alert issued for 17 states within 12 hours; IMD update
- bySudha Saxena
- 22 Jun, 2026
Today’s Weather: The monsoon has once again picked up speed in many states across the country. The Meteorological Department has issued a storm alert for thunderstorms and rain in 17 states, including Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Strong winds of up to 60 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected during this period.
Today's Weather, June 22: The monsoon has once again gained momentum in many states across the country. As a result, the Meteorological Department has issued a storm alert for thunderstorms and rain in 17 states. Strong winds with speeds of up to 60 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected during this period. According to the IMD forecast, the hardships of people in Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may increase, as heavy rains are expected here today, June 22. During this period, lightning strikes, waterlogging, and landslides are likely in many areas.
According to the Meteorological Department, conditions are favorable for the advance of the southwest monsoon into Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, some more parts of Bihar, and some parts of Chhattisgarh around June 23.
Thunderstorm and rain alert in 17 states
According to the IMD, 17 states may experience rain and strong winds on June 22nd. Moderate to severe thunderstorm activity is expected in eastern India, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan over the next two days, and in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Telangana over the next 24 hours. Strong winds with speeds of 40 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected during this period. There is also a possibility of hailstorms in Jammu and Kashmir and dust storms in Rajasthan over the next 24 hours.
How will the weather be in Delhi Today?
- Light rain likely in Delhi (June 22-24): According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi-NCR may experience light rain accompanied by thunderstorms on June 22nd. Strong winds with speeds of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour are expected during this period. This will cause a drop in temperatures, with maximum temperatures expected to hover between 35 and 39 degrees Celsius. The capital is also expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius on June 23rd. However, the chances of rain on June 23rd and 24th are very low.
How will the weather be in UP Today?
- No relief from heat wave in Uttar Pradesh (June 22-25): The intense heat wave is likely to continue in Uttar Pradesh. According to the IMD, heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in many districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh till June 24, while the weather will remain dry in most parts of the state for the next few days. However, rain and thundershowers are likely at some places in eastern Uttar Pradesh on June 25 and in both regions on June 26. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain dry tomorrow in Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Etawah, Farrukhabad and Kannauj. The weather will remain dry tomorrow in Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Basti, Siddharthnagar and Sant Kabir Nagar, with the possibility of heat wave conditions.
What will the weather be like in your city tomorrow?
|
City |
Maximum Temperature (June 20) |
Minimum temperature (June 20) |
|
Delhi |
41°C |
27°C |
|
Mumbai |
35°C |
30°C |
|
Chennai |
39°C |
29°C |
|
Kolkata |
36°C |
28°C |
|
Lucknow |
42°C |
31°C |
|
Patna |
40°C |
31°C |
|
Ranchi |
33°C |
24°C |
|
Bhopal |
36°C |
26°C |
|
Jaipur |
37°C |
27°C |
|
Shimla |
26°C |
15°C |
|
Nainital |
27°C |
17°C |
How will the weather be in Bihar tomorrow?
- Heavy rain alert in several districts of Bihar (June 22-28): Monsoon activity has begun to intensify in Bihar. According to the Meteorological Department, rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms are expected in many parts of the state for the next seven days. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour at isolated places in Araria, Katihar, and Kishanganj districts.
- According to IMD forecast, rain is likely at one or two places in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran today. Rain is likely at many places in Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa today. There is an alert of heavy rain, thunderstorm and strong winds with speed of 50-60 kmph in Araria, Supaul, Katihar and Kishanganj. Rain is likely at one or two places in Rohtas, Kaimur (Bhabua), Bhojpur, Buxar, Arwal, Aurangabad today.
How will the weather be in Himachal Pradesh Today?
- Light Rain Alert in Himachal Pradesh (June 22-27): According to the Meteorological Department, scattered rain is expected in Himachal Pradesh from June 22 to 27. Winds can blow at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour during this period. Rain and lightning are expected in Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur.
मौसम संबंधी चेतावनी
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 21, 2026
मुख्य बिंदु
(i) 23 जून, 2026 के आसपास महाराष्ट्र, तेलंगाना, ओडिशा, झारखंड और बिहार के कुछ और हिस्सों और छत्तीसगढ़ के कुछ हिस्सों में दक्षिण-पश्चिम मॉनसून के आगे बढ़ने के लिए हालात अनुकूल हैं।
(ii) 25 जून तक पूर्वोत्तर भारत में और 22 जून, 2026 तक… pic.twitter.com/JXjxkxkyBL
How will the weather be in Uttarakhand Today?
- Rain alert in Uttarakhand (June 22-27): The International Monetary Fund (IMD) has forecast rain in Uttarakhand from June 22 to 27. Rain and lightning are likely in Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri, Tehri, Almora, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag. Thunderstorms and strong winds are also possible on June 23.
How will the weather be in Rajasthan Today?
- Dust storm alert in Rajasthan (June 22-27): According to the Meteorological Department, strong thunderstorms and light rain are expected in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Kota, Udaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, and Barmer. Winds up to 60 kilometers per hour are possible in some areas on June 22 and 23. A dust storm warning has been issued for western Rajasthan today.
How will the weather be in Jammu and Kashmir Today?
- Rain and hailstorm alert in Jammu and Kashmir (June 22): The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and hailstorm alert for Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow, June 22. Rain, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms are expected in Srinagar, Jammu, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Doda, Rajouri, Poonch, and Udhampur.
मौसम संबंधी चेतावनी
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 21, 2026
मुख्य बिंदु
(i) 23 जून, 2026 के आसपास महाराष्ट्र, तेलंगाना, ओडिशा, झारखंड और बिहार के कुछ और हिस्सों और छत्तीसगढ़ के कुछ हिस्सों में दक्षिण-पश्चिम मॉनसून के आगे बढ़ने के लिए हालात अनुकूल हैं।
(ii) 25 जून तक पूर्वोत्तर भारत में और 22 जून, 2026 तक… pic.twitter.com/JXjxkxkyBL
How will the weather be in Haryana tomorrow?
- Light rain likely in Haryana (June 22-24): Scattered rain is likely in Haryana from June 22 to 24. Thunderstorms and light rain are likely in Gurugram, Faridabad, Karnal, Panipat, Hisar, Rohtak, Ambala, Sonipat, Yamunanagar, Bhiwani and other areas of the state.
How will the weather be in Jharkhand today?
- Thunderstorm and Rain Alert in Jharkhand (June 22-27): Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Ranchi, Jamshedpur (East Singhbhum), Dhanbad, Bokaro, Deoghar, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Dumka, and Palamu. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the rain will continue from June 22 to 27. Strong winds with speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour are expected during this period.
How will the weather be in Odisha tomorrow?
- Heavy Rain Alert in Odisha (June 22-27): The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain in Odisha on June 22 and 23. During this period, winds with speeds exceeding 70 km/h will also blow.
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