On July 9, 2026, the south-west monsoon covered the entire country. This date was delayed by just one day from July 8. This was the slowest extension of the monsoon since 2021, when it reached the entire country on July 13. But a warning has also come with this news. IMD said that the active period of monsoon is now ending and the rainfall will reduce again from July 15. Why will the rains reduce and what will happen next…

When and how did monsoon cover the entire country?

Monsoon entered Kerala on June 4 this year i.e. three days late from June 1. After this, the pace of monsoon remained very slow for about two weeks. June 2026 was the fifth driest June in 126 years. Between June 1 and 30, the country received only 99.5 mm rainfall, i.e. 40% less than normal. But in the first week of July the monsoon made a strong comeback. Between July 1 and 8, the country received 42% more rainfall than normal. At this fast pace, the monsoon completed its expansion across the country on July 9 by covering the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.

This was the slowest expansion since 2021, but historically this is not unusual. Since 1971, monsoon has covered the country anytime between 16 June (2013) to 15 August (2002).

How much rain did it rain and how much was the loss?

Between June 1 and July 9, a total of 205 mm rainfall occurred in the country. Whereas the general average of this period is 233.1 mm. That means till July 9, there was 14% rain deficit in the country. For comparison, let’s see how much improvement happened:

date	rain loss
30 June	40%
7th July	17%
9th July	14%

Meaning, in just 9 days the rain deficit reduced from 40% to 14%. However, the territorial distribution has been very uneven:

• East and North-East India: 38% decrease
• Bihar: 53% reduction
• Jharkhand: 43% reduction
• Punjab: 37% reduction
• Uttar Pradesh: 27% reduction
• South Peninsula: 15% reduction
• North-West: 9% decrease

In contrast, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Odisha received 3% more rainfall.

What warning has IMD given?

The biggest news is that the active period of monsoon is now ending. IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra clearly said, ‘The active phase is now over. The rain will gradually reduce from July 10 and will remain like this for the next two weeks.

OP Sreejeet, IMD scientist and head of the Climate Monitoring Group, also reiterated the same thing, ‘Due to the northward shift of the monsoon trough, rainfall activity will start reducing from July 10. We can expect below normal rainfall in the country from July 15.

Which states will be most affected?

There will be very less rainfall in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana for the next 5-7 days. Rain will continue in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Northeast.

IMD had already predicted below normal (less than 94%) rainfall for July 2026. For the entire monsoon season (June-September), IMD has predicted 90% of normal rainfall, which is due to El Nino.

Is 14% rain deficit dangerous?

The deficit of 14% falls under IMD’s ‘normal’ classification. According to IMD, 19% less to 19% more rainfall than normal is considered ‘normal’. However, if the rainfall is reduced by 20% to 59%, then it is called ‘deficient’. If there is a deficiency of 60% or more, then it comes in the ‘scanty’ category.

Meteorologists declare drought when seasonal rainfall in an area is less than 75% of normal. It is further divided into two categories:

• Moderate Drought: 26% to 50% reduction
• Severe Drought: More than 50% reduction

What has been the impact on Kharif crops?

The delay in monsoon and drought in June has had a direct impact on the sowing of Kharif crops.

• So far sowing has been done in 350.85 lakh hectares.
• 91.95 lakh hectares less sowing compared to last year
• Soybean and cotton have been most affected

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that farmers have been advised to sow low water crops like maize, millet and moong. The government has prepared a national seed stock of 1.75 lakh quintals. 262 sensitive districts are being monitored.

Why the slowest monsoon after 2021?

There were three major reasons for the delay this year:

• Weak cross-equatorial winds, which bring the monsoon
• Lazy monsoon trough, which is necessary for rain
• Strong El Nino, which weakens the monsoon

IMD says that rainfall will reduce from July 10 and will become below normal from July 15. What does it mean:

• While the deficit reduced from 40% to 14% in a week, this deficit may increase again due to less rainfall in the next two weeks.
• This will be a challenge for Kharif crops, especially in areas where there has already been less rainfall.
• The water level in the reservoirs is lower than last year.
• S&P Global Ratings has warned that a weak monsoon could impact rural demand, agricultural income and inflation.

However, one ray of hope is that there is a possibility of rain again in late July.

What is the real picture of the weather?

• Good news: By July 9, monsoon covered the entire country. Losses reduced from 40% to 14% in a week. There was good rain in Central India.
• Worrying news: Rain has been decreasing since July 10. ‘Below normal’ rainfall is expected from July 15. There is a shortage of 38% in Eastern India. Kharif sowing is less by 92 lakh hectares. The threat of El Nino still persists.

IMD says that the deficit of 14% is currently in the ‘normal’ category, but due to less rain in the next two weeks, this deficit may increase again.

People of most areas expecting abundant rain in Uttar Pradesh are feeling disappointed. Although the south-west monsoon has spread across Uttar Pradesh, the rains have still not gained momentum in the state. So far, an average of 45 percent less rainfall has been recorded in the entire state than normal. According to the report of Lucknow-based Zonal Meteorological Centre, on Thursday, with the monsoon entering the rest of Uttar Pradesh, it covered the entire state.

According to the report, the monsoon entered the state on June 30, about 12 days late from the normal time of June 18-20, and after that it spread across Uttar Pradesh by July 2. According to the report, monsoon usually reaches the entire state by June 30, but this year it was delayed by two days in reaching the entire state. Despite the advance of monsoon, rainfall has been below normal in both eastern and western Uttar Pradesh.

Rainfall is 32 percent less so far

According to the Meteorological Department, between June 1 and July 2, eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 57.5 mm rainfall against the normal rainfall of 120.3 mm, which is 52 percent less. At the same time, Western Uttar Pradesh received 59.4 mm rainfall against the normal average of 88 mm and this is 32 percent less. According to the department, overall the state received 58.3 mm rainfall against the normal level of 106.8 mm, which is 45 percent less than the normal.

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More rain than normal in Bulandshahr-Muzaffarnagar

According to the Meteorological Department report, district-wise rainfall data showed that Etah and Sambhal received normal rainfall while Bulandshahr and Muzaffarnagar recorded more than normal rainfall.

There was less rain in these districts

According to the report, normal rainfall was recorded in 13 districts including Agra, Meerut, Mathura, Moradabad, Hardoi and Azamgarh, but below normal rainfall was recorded in 28 districts including Ayodhya, Bahraich, Barabanki, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Maharajganj and Sonbhadra. At the same time, 60 to 99 percent less rainfall has been recorded in 30 districts including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Jhansi, Sitapur, Unnao, Rae Bareli and Shahjahanpur.

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The temperature in countries like France, Germany, Spain and Italy has gone above 40 degrees Celsius. France’s national temperature index reached 29.8 degrees Celsius, the highest figure since measurements began in 1947. On June 28, the temperature in Germany’s eastern city of Köchen was recorded at 41.7 degrees Celsius, while in Palluia in western France the temperature reached 43.8 degrees Celsius. But there is a big problem amidst this heat that only 20% of the houses in Europe have air conditioners. Despite this, Europe is becoming the world’s largest emerging AC market. After all, why is AC so rare in Europe and yet how is it becoming the market king?

Why is there so much shortage of AC in European homes?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there are 5 major reasons for this shortage:

1. Earlier it was not so hot

In America and Japan, about 90% of people’s homes have AC. That means 80% of the population of Europe does not have AC and they are living without AC in this scorching heat. Summers in Northern Europe used to be very mild. Vincent Vigui, a researcher at the Center for International Research on Environment and Development in Paris, said, ‘Until now, in the climate of the 20th century and earlier, there was no need for air conditioning in most parts of France, because both winter and summer were mild. This is changing with climate change. Earlier the summer season was limited only to July-August and the average temperature remained below 27 degrees Celsius, so there was no need for AC.

2. Houses were not built to extract heat

Old houses in Europe were built keeping long winters in mind. Thick walls, small windows and a design that keeps the heat inside. Many buildings are very old and it is not easy to install AC in them. Apart from this, there are strict rules on historical and heritage buildings. Installation of external AC unit is not allowed in these. Thierry, an electrician from France, said that he is getting so much demand for ’emergency’ AC installation that he is worried.

3. Very high electricity prices

Electricity prices in Europe are about two and a half times higher than in America. In 2024, the price of industrial electricity in the EU was about two and a half times that of the US. The cost of running an AC is out of the reach of many European families.

4. Installation costs and permit hassles

The cost of installing AC in Europe is very high. It is more than 1,000 euros (about Rs 90,000). In many places, to install AC, permission from the landlord is required and many strict rules have to be followed.

5. Environmental concerns and political debate

There is a big political and social debate going on in Europe regarding AC. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), cooling will account for 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Many people fear that large-scale use of ACs will deepen the climate crisis.

AC penetration in Europe varies greatly from country to country. According to IEA:

• More than 50% of homes in Italy have AC, which has almost doubled since 2013.
• About 40% of the houses in Spain have AC.
• In France, 28% of houses and only 13% of apartments have AC.
• Only 6% of the houses in Germany have AC.
• In Britain only 4% of the houses have AC.

According to IEA, the number of ACs has increased by almost half in the last 10 years. Annual sales are now 30% more than 5 years ago.

How much did sales jump this year?

This heatwave of 2026 has taken AC sales to record levels:

• Carrefour (large French retail chain): By 6:30 pm on June 29, 2026, 30,000 AC units had been sold. This is ‘a thousand times more than a normal day’. Carrefour said that last week the sales of ACs, fans and coolers increased by 1,000% compared to normal.
• Amazon: Last week, AC sales almost doubled compared to the same period in 2025. Sales increased after June 19.
• JD.com (Joybuy- European online platform): Between June 19-25, AC sales increased almost 40 times compared to the first week of June. Sales of media portasplit increased by approximately 42 times, sales of floor fans increased by more than 80 times and sales of neck fans increased by more than 120 times.
• Media (Chinese company): Sales of portable split ACs designed for Europe are expected to reach 2 lakh units in 2026, doubling from 2025. This model has been completely sold out in Germany, France, Netherlands and Britain. Sales through the media’s German e-commerce channels rose 37% year-on-year in May, while those in Spain and France increased 108%.
• Samsung (South Korea): Europe recorded double-digit sales growth in the first half. This includes major markets like Italy, Spain and France. A company spokesperson said, ‘With temperatures expected to rise further from June, we expect continued demand during the peak cooling season.’
• TCL: AC sales in Western Europe grew 27% year-on-year in Q2. In Northern Europe and France the increase was 300%, while in Spain there was a 100% increase.
• China’s exports: Domestic AC exports from China to Western European countries increased by 9.7% in the first five months of 2026. The growth in mobile AC category was more than 70%. Many Chinese companies said that consumers in Western European markets are standing in queues to buy ACs. Stock is running out in offline stores and the demand is much higher.
• Xiaomi: Foot traffic at the Paris store increased 84% and total sales increased 79% in the week of June 21-28.
• Alibaba (Spain, Sweden, Belgium): AC orders in Spain almost doubled in June, while wholesale orders for fans increased by 378% in Sweden and 114% in Belgium.
• Speedle (Chinese platform): In June, tremendous growth was seen in the European market in cooling categories like mobile AC, ice maker, electric fan. In Britain, sales of ice makers increased 10 times, while in Germany and France, fans and cooling gadgets are being sold three times more every week. There was a year-on-year increase of 4.6 times in Germany and 3 times in France.

How many ACs will there be in Europe by 2050?

According to IEA, the number of AC units in the EU could double from 2019 to 275 million by 2050. According to another IEA estimate, about 130 million AC units will be installed in the EU by 2030 and this number may quadruple by 2050.

What is the debate in Europe about AC?

In Europe the AC debate is most heated in France. According to a report in NYMag, this heatwave has fueled ‘a fierce political debate’:

• Right wing (Marine Le Pen): Are advocating installation of ACs with subsidy on a large scale. They argue that this is necessary for the safety of the elderly and weaker sections.
• Left or Green Party: Traditionally, people are against AC, but now the Green Party has also admitted that ‘now air conditioning has become necessary to some extent.’

According to experts, the debate in France has come down to whether people are ‘for’ or ‘against’ ACs, while the real question is how to make buildings better suited to the hot climate. At the same time, the European Union has refused to jump into this debate.

So will AC alone be able to keep the European cool?

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned, ‘Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, which is warming at twice the rate of the global average.’ He told that currently 15 crore people are living in extreme heat in Europe and since June 21, more than 1,300 deaths have occurred across Europe. There have been at least 1,000 deaths in France alone.

Google Trends data shows that in June 2026, search interest for air conditioners reached a record high in Britain, Germany and France. The search index in Britain increased from 10 in 2022 to 100 in 2026, in Germany from 16 to 100 and in France from 18 to 100.

ABP Live’s prediction came true: Mars transit in Taurus, scorching heat and suddenly changing weather testified!

Predictions 2026: In Vedic astrology, Mars, the commander of the planets and the factor of courage and bravery, has changed its zodiac sign. At midnight (11:59 pm) on June 20, 2026, Mars entered Taurus, a sign owned by Venus, where it will remain till August 2, 2026. regarding this great phenomenon abp live The accurate prediction made by Dr. has proved to be absolutely true with the changing weather and skyrocketing temperatures of the country and the world.

We had already warned that huge rise in temperature, extreme heat and sudden changing weather conditions can badly affect people. Today the pictures coming from all over the world are testifying to this.

Roads melted, tracks uprooted, 1300 deaths; Why did the heat break all records in Europe, how is it more dangerous than India?

As soon as Mars enters Taurus, sun-like heat and embers have started raining. Its most frightening form is currently being seen in Europe, where the heat has destroyed all the records of history. The situation is so bad that asphalt roads are melting and railway tracks are twisting and uprooting due to extreme heat. So far, more than 1,300 people have died due to this deadly heatwave.

Why is the heat of Europe more dangerous than that of India? This question is in everyone’s mind that India has a habit of tolerating temperatures above 45°C, then why is there so much devastation in Europe even at lower temperatures? There are two main reasons behind this:

1. Lack of Infrastructure: Homes and public transport in European countries do not have extensive infrastructure of air conditioners or cooling systems like India. The houses there are made ‘heat traps’ (heat traps) to protect themselves from the cold, which has now become a curse for them.

2. Physical Adaptation: The Indian body is adapted to tolerate high temperatures, whereas European citizens are unable to tolerate the sudden increase in temperature, leading to massive heat strokes and deaths.

Dangerous conjunction of Mars-Saturn: There will be a big stir in the world

According to Dr. Anish Vyas, director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur-Jodhpur and famous astrologer, this transit of Mars in Taurus is very sensitive. Mars is currently in Taurus Third full sight of Saturn It is falling, while the sight of Mars is on Ketu. The presence of Mars in the zodiac sign of Venus and this relationship of Saturn-Ketu is pointing towards major changes across the world.

Big warnings from Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas:

• Natural Disasters and Accidents: In the coming days, the possibility of major fire, earthquake, gas leakage, plane crashes or technical malfunction and accidents related to water and air routes has increased significantly in the country and the world.
• Global market situation: There will be fluctuations in the global market. Oil prices may fall, but gold and silver prices may see a strong rise. Due to the enmity between Mars and Venus, leather, chemicals and medicines are likely to become expensive.
• Politics and law and order: The country’s law and order and naval power will be strengthened. However, there may be tension on the border, political unrest, agitation and public dissatisfaction towards the government. Some sad news can be received from the corridors of entertainment, sports and politics.

Effect of Mars transit on all 12 zodiac signs

This transit of Mars is going to change the pace and direction of life of all the zodiac signs. Know your future according to your zodiac sign:

Aries: There will be great progress economically. Stuck money will be returned, but avoid family differences or separation. It would be better to settle matters outside the court.

Taurus: It is transiting in your own zodiac sign. Control your stubbornness and anger, only then you will achieve success. Be extremely careful while driving.

Gemini: There will be an increase in hustle and bustle and expenses. Our own people may try to humiliate us. However, travel will be beneficial and decisions in court cases may come in your favor.

Cancer zodiac sign: There will be unexpected ups and downs in life. New sources of income will be created, but decisions taken under the influence of emotions can cause huge losses. You will get support from the government.

Leo: There will be concerns about the health of parents. The pending work in government departments will be completed. You may get unpleasant news from friends. There are chances of buying a new house or vehicle.

Virgo sun sign: Interest in religion and spirituality will increase, but there may be frequent obstacles in work. Don’t be discouraged, victory will be yours in the end. Responsibilities related to children will be fulfilled.

Libra: There may be adverse effects on health. Disputes regarding ancestral property may deepen. During this period, avoid any kind of loan transactions and vehicle accidents.

Scorpio: Differences in marital life and in-laws may increase. The matter of marriage will take some more time. However, disputes related to land and property will be resolved and you can get vehicle pleasure.

Sagittarius: Avenues of profit will open from every side and sources of income will increase. Old stuck money can be recovered. There are chances of travelling, but avoid lending money to anyone.

Capricorn: You may be worried about your children. There are chances of newlyweds getting the happiness of having children. There may be some indifference or distance in love relationships.

Aquarius: There is a danger of goods being stolen, be cautious. Take care of your parents’ health. Old disputes related to land and property will be resolved and the time is favorable for buying a new vehicle.

Pisces: There will be tremendous progress in work and business. Will actively participate in social work and charity. Long journeys will bring benefits of both wealth and respect.

To avoid inauspicious effects, take these measures immediately

If Mars is having a negative effect on your zodiac sign, then definitely adopt these measures suggested by astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas:

• Hanumanji’s refuge: Recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly and worship Hanuman ji.
• Apply Tilak: Leave the house only after applying red sandalwood or vermilion tilak on the forehead.
• Tuesday’s donation: Donate red cloth or lentils by keeping wheat in a copper vessel. Feed jaggery and gram to monkeys on Tuesday.
• Protection from negativity: Eating a little honey before leaving home will give auspicious results.

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Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com does not endorse or confirm any information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.

Due to the scorching heat in Europe, old temperature records are continuously being broken and the entire continent is in the grip of extreme heat. The hottest days in history were recorded in France on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 39 to 43 degrees Celsius in western parts. Wednesday was the hottest day of June in the history of Britain and the temperature was recorded at 36.1 degrees Celsius. According to preliminary data, many June temperature records have also been broken in Spain, Germany, Austria, Netherlands and Switzerland.

Meanwhile, many people have died in France, including dozens who drowned while trying to get relief from the scorching heat. The global sea surface temperature has again reached record levels. The Australian Meteorological Department has officially confirmed the formation of El Nino conditions, which is expected to bring warmer and drier weather than normal in Australia, Asia and the South Pacific region. India and Pakistan are also facing scorching heat.

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abnormal heat

The condition when temperatures are much higher than normal for three or more consecutive days is called heat wave. According to scientists, this time the heat wave in Europe is more worrying for two reasons – its timing and its severity.

ahead of time

The hottest time in Europe usually occurs from mid to late July, but now the extreme heat starts in June. This is only the second time since the 1950s that a heatwave has reached its peak several weeks before the season. According to a study, if there was no effect of human-generated greenhouse gases, heat like June 2025 would have occurred once in 50 years, but due to 1.3 degree Celsius global temperature rise, such a situation may now be seen every five years.

breaking records

If climate change had not occurred, such rapid and intense warming would not have been possible. Tuesday and Wednesday were the hottest days in France since 1947. The average temperature of the entire country was recorded at 29.9 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday, the highest temperature of June was recorded in 147 cities and the mercury reached above 43 degrees Celsius at 41 weather stations. Both nights were also the hottest, with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius at some places in Spain and minimum temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius or more on three consecutive nights.

impact of climate

According to scientists, long-lasting high pressure areas trap hot air near the surface, while climate change fueled by fossil fuels is increasing both the intensity and duration of heatwaves. There were only five major heatwave periods in Europe between 1950 and 1999, whereas between 2000 and 2025 their number has increased to more than 20. According to the European Climate Risk Assessment, extreme heat in Southern Europe has become a serious threat to public health. If the effect of El Nino also continues, the global average temperature in 2026 and 2027 may remain close to record levels. Due to the changing climate, extreme heat has now become a global crisis related to health, environment and economy for the whole world.

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The scorching and humid heat in Uttar Pradesh is showing no sign of abating. There was light rain in some parts of the state on Thursday, but it did not provide much relief. Even today, the effect of rain and severe heat wave can be seen at some places in the state. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has given good news regarding monsoon. According to IMD, monsoon is going to enter Uttar Pradesh soon.

According to the Meteorological Department, monsoon has started advancing from the south-west in UP. In such a situation, the effect of monsoon will be seen in UP also in the next two-three days. After which the process of rain will start in the state and people will get relief from the heat.

How will the weather be in UP today?

Mixed weather is expected in both western and eastern divisions of UP today, June 26. During this period, there may be light to moderate pre-monsoon rains in 29 districts from Agra to Varanasi, whereas in the capital Lucknow, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, warnings have been given of severe heat and heat wave. However, during this period, the weather may change with strong storms and rain at some places.

In the capital Lucknow, the weather has remained dry and humid for the last three days. Even today, people here will have to face the scorching heat throughout the day and severe heat wave can trouble them. At present there is no chance of rain here. Apart from this, heat wave alert has also been given in Sitapur, Ayodhya, Amethi, Barabanki, Hardoi and Unnao today.

Yellow alert of severe heat wave in these districts

Whereas in Kanpur, Rae Bareli, Fatehpur, Banda, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Sultanpur, Kaushambi, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Sonbhadra, Ghazipur, Mau, Ballia, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Deoria, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Gonda, Shravasti, Balrampur, There are heat warnings in Siddharthnagar, Basti, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh and Jaunpur today.

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It will rain in 29 districts including Agra

The weather in Noida-Ghaziabad is also clear today, although movement of clouds can be seen after noon. The Meteorological Department has warned Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras, Etah, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Jalaun, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Banda, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Sonbhadra, Ghazipur, Mau, Ballia, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Deoria, Sant Kabir Nagar and Gorakhpur and surrounding areas. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms has been predicted in the areas.

According to the Meteorological Department, the effect of monsoon will be seen in the state from June 29-30. After which, heavy rain will be seen in many districts of Purvanchal, while there will be clouds and rain in Western UP also. Due to rain, the temperature of the state will also drop by 5-8 degrees in the next four days.

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After the scorching heat and heatwave in the country, now the south-west monsoon is slowly spreading its legs. The effect of this changing weather was seen in many districts of Maharashtra including Mumbai and Pune on Tuesday (June 23, 2026), where after hovering clouds since morning, there was heavy rain around noon. Due to this sudden rain, the weather of these places including Mumbai became pleasant and people got relief from the scorching heat.

In this regard, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Southwest Monsoon has advanced into some more parts of Maharashtra (including the capital Mumbai), Telangana and other parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand as well as some more parts of Bihar on Tuesday (June 23, 2026).

The department says that during the next 2-3 days, conditions are favorable for the advance of southwest monsoon into some parts of Gujarat, some more parts of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh and some parts of Madhya Pradesh. During the next 3-4 days, there are chances of further advance of monsoon into remaining parts of Jharkhand and Bihar and some parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Heavy rain likely from Central to Northeast India

The Indian Meteorological Department said that there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain (7-20 cm) over the West Coast, Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during this week. Apart from this, heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over eastern Uttar Pradesh during the next 4-5 days and over Vidarbha, south-eastern Madhya Pradesh and Bihar during the next two-three days.

#WATCH | Maharashtra Rain lashes parts of Mumbai; visuals from Matunga Senapati Bapat Road

Mumbai and the surrounding areas are witnessing pre-monsoon showers with lightning and thunderstorms. pic.twitter.com/cbo3AjAtpc

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026

When will monsoon arrive in North-West India?

According to IMD, there is a possibility of rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad between June 23 and 29, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will see rain between 23 and 28. Along with this, there is also a possibility of lightning along with the storm.

weather warning

main point

(i) Southwest Monsoon has advanced into some more parts of Maharashtra (including Mumbai), remaining parts of Telangana and Odisha and some more parts of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar on June 23, 2026.

(ii) Some parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra… during next 2-3 days. pic.twitter.com/uAQyR5kv4l

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

Along with this, there will be rain in many areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab from 23rd to 26th June and 29th June. With this, winds will blow at a speed of 40-50 kilometers per hour in these states and there is a possibility of thunderstorm along with the storm. There will be rain in Western Uttar Pradesh on June 23-24 and June 29, and in Eastern Uttar Pradesh on June 23 and June 28-29 with wind speed of 30-50 km per hour and thunderstorm. Apart from this, there is going to be rain in East Rajasthan and Western Rajasthan between June 23 to 29, 2026.

When will it rain in Central and Eastern India?

According to the Meteorological Department, Chhattisgarh, Eastern Madhya Pradesh and Western Madhya Pradesh of India may receive rain with thunderstorms at a speed of 50 km per hour between June 23 and 29. Whereas there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorm between 23rd to 28th June and heavy to very heavy rain on 29th June.

At the same time, in Eastern India, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha between June 23 and June 29. Along with this, there is also a possibility of strong thunderstorm and storm moving at a speed of 50-60 kilometers per hour in these states.

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There is a long wait for monsoon this year in Mumbai. The last week of June has started, but the people of Mumbai are suffering due to the heat. Due to extreme heat and lack of rain, water shortage has also increased. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a big alert regarding rain. According to the Meteorological Department, the South-West Monsoon has continued its progress by advancing into many more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar on June 22.

South-west monsoon may advance further into Mumbai in the next 48 hours

According to the Meteorological Department, the northern limit of monsoon is currently passing through Alibaug, Pune, Nizamabad, Dantewada, Balangir, Sundergarh, Chatra, Gaya and Muzaffarpur. The Meteorological Department has said that the conditions remain favorable during the next 48 hours, due to which the South-West Monsoon may advance into the remaining parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai.

Apart from this, there is a possibility of monsoon advancing in other areas of Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar. At present, the Meteorological Department is continuously monitoring the progress of monsoon. If favorable conditions continue, the official entry of monsoon may take place in Mumbai soon.

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However, rain was seen around Mumbai on June 21-22.

Light rain was seen in Mumbai and surrounding areas on the morning of Sunday 21st June and Monday 22nd June. However, after the rain stopped, the strong sunlight changed the mood of the weather and the effect of heat started becoming visible. After the new update of the Meteorological Department, Mumbaikars are expecting the arrival of monsoon soon.

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This time the monsoon arrived in the country on June 4, but after that it seems as if it has come to a standstill somewhere. Clouds are gathering and thundering, but it is not raining. The normal rainfall in the month of June across the country is 72.2 mm, but this time between June 4 and 18, only 42.1 mm rainfall has occurred, i.e. a decrease of 42 percent. The worst condition is in Central India, where the rain deficiency has reached 62 to 65 percent. The situation is even worse in Gujarat. A huge reduction of 91 percent has been recorded there. Rainfall has reduced by 79 percent in Maharashtra, 66 percent in Jharkhand and 65 percent in Chhattisgarh. The question is why is this happening? There are clouds and thunder, but why is it not raining?

Why are the clouds thundering, but not raining?

Usually, monsoon spreads over the entire country by mid-June. But this time it could not happen. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) gives 5 major reasons for this:

1.El Nino: The biggest enemy

The sea water in the Pacific Ocean is warming, which is called El Nino in simple language. American weather agency NOAA had confirmed this on June 11. El Nino weakens the monsoon, which changes the direction of winds and reduces moisture. This is the biggest reason for lack of rain. IMD has also predicted the 2026 monsoon to be ‘below normal’ (about 90% of the long period average).

2. Somali jet weak: ‘pipe’ of moisture closed

The Somali jet is a strong flow of winds that carries moisture from the east coast of Africa to the Arabian Sea. This is the engine of monsoon. But this time the westerly jet stream has shifted more southwards than usual. Due to this, the eastern jet stream has been suppressed, which is necessary for cloud formation and thunderstorms. As a result, there is moisture in the air, but clouds are not forming.

3. Both branches of Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are weak

Monsoon has two branches – Arabian Sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch. This time both are weak. The Arabian Sea branch is weak and scattered. Large scale clouds are not forming on the west coast. At the same time, in the Bay of Bengal branch, it is producing only sporadic thunder and lightning, but is not able to bring heavy rain.

4. Infiltration of dry air

Dry air is coming into the country from the north and north-west. This dry air has prevented clouds from forming. Clouds will form only when there is moisture, but the dry air is not allowing moisture to come in. No clouds are visible at all in large parts of Gujarat.

5. Interference of Western Disturbance

Western disturbance has kept the clouds confined to North India and the Himalayas. Clouds are gathered there, whereas there are no clouds in central India and the western coast. In the picture of INSAT-3DR satellite of June 18, the densest clouds are visible in the western Himalayas and the associated northern areas. Whereas there are no clouds in Central India, Maharashtra, Gujarat and most of the monsoon core zones.

Where and how much is the shortage of rain?

According to the latest report till June 18, 2026:

State/Territory	Situation
central india	62-65% reduction
Gujarat	91% reduction
Maharashtra	79% reduction
Jharkhand	66% reduction
Chhattisgarh	65% reduction
Northeast	about 40% reduction
south india	only 4% reduction
north-west	13% more rain

Mumbai is still dry this year despite its usual date of June 11. This could be the driest June in the last decade.

What will be the effect of less rain?

The effect of this lack of rain is not limited to just the weather. This will extend to farming, water and inflation:

• Crisis on farming: Monsoon brings 75% of the country’s rainfall. June rains are very important for sowing of Kharif crops (paddy, cotton, soybean). But due to less rainfall, farmers have to stop sowing.
• Water shortage: The level of rivers, reservoirs and ponds is falling. Water cut has started in Mumbai after 12 years.
• Fear of inflation: If crops get damaged then prices of food items will increase. Danger of food inflation: Low production will disrupt the supply of vegetables, pulses and oilseeds. Experts say that food inflation can reach the level of 5%. Just like what happened in the strong El Nino year of 2015.
• Crisis on Hydro Power: Due to less rainfall, the water level of rivers decreases and hydro power is deeply affected. The storage in KSEB reservoirs in Kerala has come down to 21 percent. Kerala government has imposed power cut from 6 to 12 midnight from June 17 to 30. There is a 14 percent rainfall deficit in the state and if the drought continues, the dams may dry up. Apart from this, the demand for electricity has increased in the entire country. The increasing use of heat and AC has taken the country’s peak electricity demand beyond 270 GW. When hydro power decreases, dependence on coal and gas will increase, due to which electricity can become expensive.

When will it rain?

The good news is that according to meteorologists, there are signs of the situation changing:

• From 20th June 2026: Humidity will start increasing over the Arabian Sea. Somali jets may become stronger.
• 22-23 June 2026: A low pressure area is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal. This is enough to advance the monsoon.
• 23 June 2026: Monsoon may advance on the west coast (Maharashtra, Gujarat).
• Around June 25th: Monsoon may reach Mumbai.

However, meteorologists say that it will be difficult to fulfill such a huge shortfall. The deficit in June could go up to 40-45 percent.

What is the opinion of experts?

IMD Director Dr. Mrityunjay Mahapatra said, ‘At present the moisture over the Arabian Sea is weak, progress is expected towards the west from June 23.’

At the same time, weather expert Navdeep Dahiya says, ‘There is no hope of improvement before June 23. There is also a possibility of formation of Super El Nino in the coming days, which may further weaken the monsoon of 2026.

The weather of Delhi-NCR is a bit pleasant these days. Rain and strong winds have changed the mood of the weather. Even today, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain and strong winds along with thunderstorms. On Tuesday, a drop in temperature was recorded in some parts of Delhi due to short but heavy rain. IMD said that rain and storm activity is likely to continue till June 21, which will provide relief to people from the scorching heat.

On Tuesday (June 16), the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.3 degrees Celsius, which was 5.5 degrees below normal. A day earlier on Monday it was 37.5 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.7 degrees Celsius, which was two degrees below normal. On Monday it was 28.2 degrees Celsius.

UP Weather: The period of storm and rain is over in UP, now the temperature will increase rapidly, IMD also gave update regarding monsoon.

How was the weather of Delhi in the last 24 hours?

During the last 24 hours, rain/storm was witnessed in most parts of Delhi. During the last 24 hours, the maximum temperature has dropped by 4-5 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature has dropped significantly in many parts of Delhi, while no significant change has been recorded in the remaining parts. During the last 24 hours, the minimum temperature in Delhi remained between 23-26 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature was between 33-35 degrees Celsius. During this time, winds blew from the south-west direction at a speed of 15-20 km/hour, whose speed sometimes reached 46 km/hour.

Today it will be partly cloudy

According to IMD, today on Wednesday (June 17), the maximum temperature of the city is likely to be between 33-35 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is likely to be between 25-27 degrees Celsius. IMD estimates that the sky will be partly cloudy today. The department has predicted very light to light rain, thunder and lightning and thunderstorm in the morning or afternoon. During this period, strong winds will blow at a speed of 20-30 km/hr, which can go up to 40 km/hr with gusts.

New western disturbance from June 18

IMD has said that a new western disturbance may affect North-West India from June 18. The department has predicted a rise of 3-4 degrees Celsius in the maximum temperature during the next 5 days, but after that there will be no significant change. During this period, the minimum temperature may increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius, but after that there is little possibility of any significant change.

IMD estimates that the maximum temperature may be around 35-37 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 36-38 degrees Celsius on Friday and 37-39 degrees Celsius between June 20 and 22. Talking about air quality, AQI remained in ‘Moderate’ (satisfactory) category with slight improvement. On Tuesday the AQI was 116, while on Monday it was 151.