India Monsoon Update 2026: Check City-Wise Rain Forecast and Dates

As the summer of 2026 reaches its peak, the India Meteorological Department has provided a comprehensive roadmap for the monsoon's journey across the subcontinent. The announcement comes as a relief for millions, especially the farming community which relies heavily on these rains for the Kharif crop season. The forecast suggests a normal onset, with the monsoon hitting the Kerala coast right on schedule at the start of June. For the IT hub of Bengaluru, cooling showers are expected by the end of the first week of June, while Mumbai is expected to experience its first heavy monsoon rains by June 11.