The weather has changed dramatically in many states across the country. While the capital Delhi, amid scorching heat, began the monsoon season with severe thunderstorms on Sunday, the situation appears to be worsening with heavy rains in Keralam and North Bengal.
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On the evening of June 28, the sky in Delhi-NCR suddenly became overcast with dense clouds. At 3:30 pm, the meteorological department warned that light rain and thunderstorm may occur over the next two hours across Delhi-NCR.
During this period, there was a possibility of strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour. Immediately after this, at 4:10 pm, the IMD issued an Orange Alert for many areas of Delhi.
🌧️ IMD Weather Alert ⚠️
Heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) is likely to occur over Northeast India, sub-Himalayan areas of West Bengal and Sikkim over the next 5 days.
🚨 Isolated Extremely Heavy Rainfall Alert:
📍 West Bengal and Sikkim south of the Himalayas – from June 28 to 29, 2026.
📍 Assam and… pic.twitter.com/SQXzSz1osr– India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 28, 2026
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sub-Himalayan regions of Northeast India and West Bengal may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 5 days.
Where can it rain in Delhi-NCR?
Light to moderate rain with light thunderstorm and lightning may occur at Gannaur, Sonipat, Rohtak, Kharkhod, Charkhi Dadri, Mattankhal, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosli, Mahendragarh, Sohan, Rewari and Palwal in the next 2 hours. The weather is likely to remain similar in Narnaul, Bawal, Nuha (Haryana), Baraut, Daural, Baghpat, Meerut, Hekre, Modinagar, Pilhua, Hapur, Guloti, Secunderabad, Bulandshahr (UP) and Bhiwadi (Rajasthan).
Why did Delhi suddenly experience storm and rain?
Temperatures in Delhi in late June ranged from 41 to 43 degrees Celsius. According to meteorologists, it was the extreme heat that fueled the storm and rain. When moist air rises quickly over warm ground, the energy present in the atmosphere is released. Along with this, the meeting of moist winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal and the western disturbance resulted in the formation of cumulonimbus clouds. These clouds rise more than 10 kilometers into the air, causing sudden heavy storms and rain to be seen.
Heavy rain in Kerala: orange alert in 6 districts
Monsoon rains have become more intense in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Heavy rains lashed the entire state on Sunday following which the Keralam State Disaster Management Authority issued an orange alert for 6 districts of the state.
Orange alert has been imposed in Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod. A yellow alert has been issued for Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.
The Meteorological Department has warned that the orange alert will remain in Kannur and Kasaragod on June 29, 30 and July 1. KSDMA advised people living on the banks of rivers and landslides to remain vigilant and move to safe places if necessary. The administration has allocated toll-free numbers 1077 and 1070 for emergencies.
Sporadic rain in North Bengal and Northeast India
Due to incessant rains, normal life has been completely disrupted in the hilly and plain areas of North Bengal. Due to incessant rains, the water level of rivers like Teesta, Jaldaka, Daina, Lish and Gish is rising rapidly.
The IMD has issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts. There was a warning of landslides in hilly areas and flooding of low-lying plains. In the last 24 hours, maximum rainfall of 16 cm was recorded at Kumargram of Alipurduar. Additionally, Darjeeling’s Sewak received 12 cm of rainfall and Alipurduar’s Raidak received 12 cm.
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A serious warning for the Northeast as well.
The Meteorological Department announced this on social media. This trend is expected to continue in North Bengal till July 2, while strong winds along with thunderstorms may continue till July 3 in many parts of South Bengal.
Rules changed in UP-Bihar schools due to heat
On one hand, it is raining in many states and on the other, UP and Bihar are battling scorching heat and heat waves. In such a situation, the Uttar Pradesh government has released Teachers Guide 2026 to protect school students from heat-related illnesses. In doing so, teachers have been tasked with disseminating information, recognizing symptoms of heat stress, administering first aid and implementing a heat management plan at the school level to reduce the impact of the heat wave.
At the same time, summer holidays for students up to class 8 in Bihar schools have been extended from June 29 to 30.
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