Storms, Strong Winds Expected in North and Central India This Week

The Indian Meteorological Department reports that the southwest monsoon has now fully penetrated the subcontinent. By July 9, 2026, the monsoon had moved beyond the Arabian Sea and covered Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the remaining northern territories, arriving a day later than the typical July 8 timeline.

From July 10 to July 15, the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy precipitation in large swathes of northern, northeastern, eastern, western coastal and central India. North‑west Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam and Meghalaya feature in the high‑intensity rain zone, while regions such as Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Delhi, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, central Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal are also under heavy rain advisories.

Accompanying the rain, the forecast includes thunderstorms, frequent lightning activity and wind gusts ranging from 40 to 60 km/h across most affected states. Telangana may experience stronger gusts of up to 70 km/h, and some localities could see wind speeds of 50‑70 km/h.

Uttarakhand officials have raised an alert for possible flash floods within the next 24 hours, urging citizens to avoid non‑essential journeys. The department cautions that excessive rainfall can trigger water accumulation, traffic snarls, landslides, damage to unpaved roads and adverse effects on agriculture. Residents are requested to comply with all safety advisories issued by the meteorological department and local governance bodies.