IMD issues rain, thunderstorm and gusty-wind forecast for 14 states

The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds for Monday, June 29, across a broad swath of India, according to reporting published on June 28.

Coverage based on the latest IMD bulletin said Delhi could see light rain and thunderstorms, while stronger weather was expected in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh and parts of southern India. Some reports said gusts could reach up to 50 km/h in affected areas.

Forecast details

Times of India described the bulletin as covering 14 states. Other outlets, citing the same IMD update, reported rain and thunderstorm alerts across a wider set of states and regions, including Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Kerala, Telangana and Delhi-NCR.

Economic Times said the forecast pointed to heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across eastern, northeastern, western and southern India, with Delhi-NCR also set for thunderstorms and wind.

A separate Times of India report said the bulletin also showed a split weather pattern: rainfall and storm activity in some regions, but continued heatwave conditions in others, including Uttar Pradesh.

What to watch

The reports were based on an immediate next-day forecast rather than a long-range outlook, so the exact state list and wind thresholds may still vary by bulletin or local office update.

The main risks flagged in the coverage are short-term public safety concerns from lightning and gusty winds, along with possible travel disruption, waterlogging and localized heavy rain. In some areas, the rain may also bring brief relief from heat.

Further IMD updates and any state-level advisories will determine whether the forecast is refined or escalated.