Weather today: As the monsoon progresses towards the north and north-east regions of India, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall across several districts of Uttar Pradesh. North-eastern states like Arunachal Pradesh are yet again under the spell of heavy showers, thunder storms and lightning.
Meanwhile in Maharashtra, an orange alert has been issued for Pune as well, anticipating the continued spell of heavy rainfall. An orange alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, Nashik, and Ratnagiri districts, as well as the Ghat regions of Satara district, effective until 8:30 a.m. on July 20. In Raigad, the Amba and Kundalika rivers have risen above the danger mark, while a warning has also been issued for the Patalganga river.
Conditions become favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon over remaining parts of North Arabian Sea, some regions in Rajasthan, Madya Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Visuals from Chhattisgarh appear as heavy rains continue for the fourth day in Jashpur. Overflowing rivers have disrupted life cutting off dozens of villages from Bagicha headquarters.
Jashpur, Chhattisgarh: Heavy rains persist for the fourth day, disrupting life as rivers in the district overflow. Rising Rajpuri river levels have cut off dozens of villages from Bagicha headquarters pic.twitter.com/gFk50EJKo0
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Delhi weather update
While Delhi is still waiting for its spell of monsoon, scattered showers have been noted across May and June. IMD predicts the monsoon to hit the city by June 22. However, with temperatures even below 28 degrees, there is an 87% chance of rain predicted today.
Uttar Pradesh weather update
Heavy rains, thunderstorm and lightning is highly likely in Lucknow as north-easterly winds move at 7.4 kmph. Districts under the IMD orange alert include Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Gazipur, Ballia, Mau, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Fatehpur, Raibeareli, Amethi, Sultanpur and Ambedkarnagar.
North-eastern monsoon
States like Arunachal Pradesh have districts under close observation of heavy rainfall. As the spell of monsoon returns in the states, comes with a threat of landslides and havoc. In May 2025, more than 30 lives were lost due to rainfall induced disasters.