Torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu division, J&K, killing 28 people, with Poonch accounting for 23 deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the Chief Minister announced ex gratia for victims' families amidst continued heavy rain warnings.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and several fatalities across India. Red and orange alerts are in effect for multiple states, with authorities on high alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
India is experiencing severe monsoon rains, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, landslides, and rescue operations across multiple states. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, with several regions reporting fatalities and infrastructure damage.
India's hydropower generation fell nearly 21% in June due to El Nino-induced dry weather, impacting reservoir levels and increasing grid pressure. Crop sowing also declined significantly, with acreage down 21% for kharif crops.
A dilapidated residential building collapsed in Mumbai's east on Sunday, trapping residents under debris. The incident occurred as heavy rainfall paralyzed parts of the city, with over 200mm recorded in 24 hours, also triggering landslides and disrupting transport.
Mumbai schools and colleges closed today following an orange alert for heavy rainfall from the India Meteorological Department. The holiday, aimed at student safety, also covers Thane and Palghar districts. Offices remain open, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel due to ongoing disruptions.
A multi-storey chawl collapsed in Mumbai's Mankhurd area on Sunday evening, killing at least six people and injuring one amid heavy rainfall. The incident occurred at 8:30 pm in Janta Nagar. Heavy rains also disrupted flights and caused other incidents, including a tree falling on a shop and killing one person.
Delhi may experience monsoon arrival within the next 2-3 days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city has been enduring extreme heat, with feels-like temperatures reaching 53.5°C, though a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms is in effect.
India experienced its driest June in over a decade, with precipitation 39.8% below average due to a delayed summer monsoon. This rainfall shortage has hindered the planting of summer crops and contributed to abnormally hot weather in northern regions.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a fresh weather warning with expectations of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 40 kmph across several Indian states, including Maharashtra and the Northeast, advising residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts mixed weather for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, including rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Some areas may see heat relief, while others face humidity with sudden showers and lightning.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala on June 4, 2026, later than the usual June 1 onset. The IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for the season, around 90% of the long-period average, potentially influenced by developing El Niño conditions.
Delhi experienced its highest maximum temperature of the season on Monday, with several areas exceeding 44°C. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, forecasting temperatures to reach 45°C over the next four days.
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Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, providing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital. An orange alert warns of winds up to 60 kmph, lightning and brief rain in southwest Delhi, while yellow alerts cover northwest, west, north, south and southeast Delhi. Experts attribute the weather change to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, which may transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, bringing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital, with winds expected to reach up to 60 kmph. A cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab is driving the weather change, which may also transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
India faces mounting economic risks as the India Meteorological Department forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall at 92% of the Long Period Average—the lowest since 2002—due to El Nino conditions. Combined with elevated crude oil prices and fertilizer supply disruptions from the US-Iran conflict, economists warn of upside inflation risks and potential GDP growth downgrade. While IMF has raised India's GDP forecast to 6.5%, a weak monsoon could add pressure on food prices in H2 FY27, though experts believe the impact will remain within RBI's 6% tolerance band.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast continuing heat wave conditions over several parts of north, central and eastern India from April 21-26, 2026. Severe heat warnings are in place for Punjab, East Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, West Uttar Pradesh, and parts of West Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Northeast region, particularly Arunachal Pradesh and Assam-Meghalaya, is expected to receive heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph.
