17 June 2025 : The monsoon has become highly active in southern and western states and is swiftly moving toward northern India. During this time, heavy rainfall has begun in several districts of Punjab. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain with strong winds across almost the entire state of Punjab by evening. Currently, it is raining in many areas including Mohali, Zirakpur, Rajpura, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Sahib.
Over the next three days, similar weather is expected. Heavy rains are continuously causing destruction in many western states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Goa. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in several districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Satara, and Raigad, due to the forecast of heavy rainfall. Reports also suggest heavy rain in several districts of Gujarat. The department has stated that the monsoon is expected to reach northern India within the next 3 to 4 days.
The Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms and rain in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR within the next 24 hours. A rain alert has also been issued for some districts of Uttar Pradesh. There is a likelihood of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Delhi by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. IMD has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for the national capital until Wednesday. Accordingly, Delhi may experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms with wind speeds of 50–60 km/h and lightning in some areas.
Rain Havoc in Several Districts of Maharashtra
The monsoon rains are wreaking havoc in western states. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Raigad, Pune, Satara, and Mumbai within the next 16 hours. An orange alert has also been issued for Mumbai. Continuous rain since morning in Mumbai has led to waterlogging in low-lying areas. Heavy rainfall has been affecting several parts of Konkan and Maharashtra for the past few days. Since June 1, 18 people have died and 65 others have been injured due to rain-related incidents.
An orange alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts in the Konkan region and Amravati, Bhandara, Gondia, and Nagpur districts in the Vidarbha region. The rise in river water levels due to the rains has caused flood-like situations in parts of the Konkan region. Many low-lying areas in villages and towns near the riverbanks have been submerged. Videos of these floods are also going viral on social media.
Monsoon Approaches the Eastern Coast
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Northern Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP) and Yanam on June 15 and 16. Thunderstorms and storms with speeds of up to 50 km/h are also likely in these areas. The local weather department stated that thunderstorms are expected at isolated places in NCAP, Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema.
Cyclonic Activity in the Bay of Bengal
According to the weather department, a cyclonic circulation has been observed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjacent areas. This system is tilted southwestward, causing significant moisture and instability along the northern Andhra Pradesh coast. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for some districts in Konkan, especially in Goa and southern parts of Karnataka, for the next two to three days.
Monsoon to Reach North India Soon
The Meteorological Department said that pre-monsoon rains occurred in several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday and Monday, bringing relief from intense heat in western UP. A report from the department stated that the monsoon has become active in western and peninsular India and is expected to reach northern India soon. While the monsoon usually reaches Delhi by June 24–25, this year it is expected to arrive about a week earlier.
Summary:
Heavy rainfall has begun in several areas of Punjab. Authorities have issued a weather alert across the entire state, effective until this evening.