India weather agency flags heavy rain, thunderstorms and a severe heatwave in east Uttar Pradesh

India’s weather agency is warning of a mixed late-June pattern across the country, with heavy rain and thunderstorms in several states and a severe heatwave risk in isolated parts of east Uttar Pradesh, according to multiple reports on June 26.

The forecast comes as the southwest monsoon continues to advance unevenly across India, bringing rain to some regions while heat lingers in others. The public-safety risk is a familiar monsoon-season combination: localized flooding, lightning, gusty winds and travel disruption in rain-hit areas, alongside dangerous heat exposure where monsoon relief has not yet arrived.

Rain and thunderstorms across several states

Reports citing the India Meteorological Department said heavy to very heavy rain was expected in parts of the Northeast, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Other outlets said the rain alert also covered states including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha, with thunderstorm warnings for Rajasthan.

The forecast points to active weather across a wide belt of the country, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds mentioned as part of the warning pattern.

East Uttar Pradesh still facing heat risk

While rain and storms were flagged in many regions, east Uttar Pradesh stood out for a different reason: a severe heatwave alert in isolated parts of the region.

That makes east Uttar Pradesh one of the most exposed areas in the current transition period, where monsoon conditions have not yet fully displaced extreme heat. Navbharat Times also reported that some areas in Uttar Pradesh remained very hot even as thunderstorm and rain chances were also in the forecast.

Broader monsoon backdrop

The warnings land against a broader backdrop of an erratic monsoon season. AP has reported that late-June rainfall has been uneven, adding pressure on farms, water supplies and daily life in some parts of India.

For farmers, commuters and residents, the immediate impact can vary sharply by district: some places may see much-needed rain, while others face lightning risk, waterlogging and transport delays. In the hotter pockets of east Uttar Pradesh, the concern is the opposite problem: continued heat stress until monsoon conditions strengthen.

What to watch next

The next key update will be whether the India Meteorological Department issues a fresh bulletin for June 27 and whether reports of the monsoon entering Uttar Pradesh on June 27 are formally confirmed.

District-level advisories in east Uttar Pradesh and other alert states will remain important for people planning travel, outdoor work or farm activity.