The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alert forecasting widespread heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across various parts of the country between 22nd and 28th June 2025.
Several states have been advised to remain on high alert due to the possibility of severe weather conditions.
Northwest, Central, and Western India
According to IMD, Northwest India, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and the Konkan-Goa region are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from 22nd to 26th June. Isolated areas in Gujarat (22nd June) and Madhya Pradesh (23rd–24th June) may receive extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in 24 hours.
Similarly, in East Rajasthan rainfall intensity is expected on 23rd June, while other parts of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand will also receive heavy showers during the same period.
East and Central India
West Madhya Pradesh is likely to be severely affected on 23rd and 24th June, with rainfall exceeding extreme thresholds. States like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and parts of West Bengal will continue to witness heavy rainfall till the end of June.
Northeast India
According to the weather department, the northeastern states are expected to receive consistent heavy rainfall over the next seven days. Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur are particularly vulnerable, with isolated very heavy rainfall forecasted between 22nd and 24th June.
Southern Peninsula
Kerala, Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Telangana are also on alert for heavy rainfall and strong surface winds (up to 60 km/h) during the week, according to the IMD. Isolated heavy showers are likely across coastal and interior regions.
Heat, humidity warning
The IMD has also cautioned about hot and humid conditions in parts of Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema between 22nd and 24th June.
Authorities in the affected regions are advised to prepare for possible flooding, traffic disruptions, and damage to infrastructure.
