- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:51 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The slowdown in the monsoon season across India has led to water shortages and heatwaves in many states. Some areas have however received some relief because of thunderstorms and rain. According to weather agency Skymet Weather, the monsoon has stalled on the west coast for the past few days and it may take more than a week to reach Mumbai.
The main reason for this slow monsoon is the lack of a strong low-pressure area, or depression, in the Bay of Bengal.Data from 723 districts shows that only 103 districts in India have received normal rainfall so far. However, after arriving in Kerala, the monsoon has now made its presence felt in 19 states.
Weather Across India
A yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for 23 districts in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Kota. Several parts of the state have received up to two inches of rain in the past 24 hours. Rainfall accompanied by strong winds is also expected in eight districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Raisen, Chhindwara, and Gwalior.
A rain warning has been issued for 26 districts in Bihar, including Bhagalpur and Purnia, while temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in several cities, including the capital Patna, yesterday. Rain and strong winds in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday caused a sharp drop in maximum temperatures, making it the coldest day of June so far.
Severe Heatwave Continues In THESE States
10 states across India are still experiencing intense heatwaves. Several cities in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh the hottest in the country at 43 degrees Celsius.
Possibility Of Rain On June 18-19
IMD has forecast heavy rains, with gusty winds of up to 50 to 70 kilometre per hour in eastern and northeastern states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and West Bengal on June 18 and 19. Heavy showers are also expected in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in southern India.
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How Does Monsoon Progress?
According to meteorologists, the monsoon's path depends on strong winds in the upper atmosphere, called jet streams. As this jet stream pattern weakens, monsoon winds will regain their momentum. It is expected that as conditions become favourable over the next four to five days, the monsoon will rapidly advance into the rest of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh, bringing significant relief from the heat.