India weather alert: Monsoon advances as IMD flags heavy rain and flood risks; is your state on the list?
Published on: Wednesday 01 July 2026
India braces for a dynamic weather spell with the southwest monsoon advancing, bringing widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning to many regions. Heavy to very heavy showers are anticipated in the Northeast, East, Central, and Western coastal areas, with a risk of localized flooding. Meanwhile, parts of North India will continue to endure heatwave conditions before temperatures begin to drop.
