IMD Rain Alert 2026: Torture of humidity in Delhi-NCR, but there will be heavy rain in these states including UP-Bihar; Know the weather of next 6 days IMD Monsoon Rain Alert 17-22 July 2026

These days, two different colors of weather are being seen in many parts of North India. On one hand, while the pace of monsoon is going to increase from the mountains to the plains, on the other hand, people in the country’s capital Delhi and surrounding areas (Delhi-NCR) are suffering from the sticky and humid heat. There is movement of clouds in the sky, but there is no respite from the dry heat.

Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a detailed weather forecast for the next six days (17 to 22 July 2026) for most of the states in the country. According to the Meteorological Department, while Delhi will have to endure heat for two more days, torrential rains are about to begin in Central India, North-East and hilly states. Let us know what the weather will be like in your state:

Delhi-NCR: Will have to endure the torture of humidity for two more days

Heat has made life difficult for people in the capital Delhi.

• Temperature condition: On Friday, the maximum temperature of Delhi is expected to be 39 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 29 degrees Celsius.

• Yellow alert issued: In view of the humidity and heat, the Meteorological Department has issued a severe heat warning for July 17 and 18. ‘Yellow Alert’ Has been released. People of Delhi-NCR are expected to get relief from rain only after the weekend.

Timeline of heavy rain in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

Monsoon is advancing in a phased manner in the plain states:

• 17 to 19 July: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Western Uttar Pradesh.

• 20 to 22 July (Main Alert): Monsoon will become fully active in these states, due to which heavy to very heavy rainfall Can be registered. Along with this, lightning and 40 to 60 km/h There has also been a warning of dust storms blowing at a speed of .

Hill State: Disaster alert for 6 days in Uttarakhand and Himachal

The Meteorological Department has asked tourists traveling in hilly areas to exercise special caution. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh The rain is not going to stop for the next six days (17th to 22nd July). The risk of landslides has increased due to torrential rains accompanied by thunderstorms in some sensitive areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal.

Weather update of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

• Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh: The maximum impact of monsoon is going to be visible in Central India. In Chhattisgarh and East Madhya Pradesh Heavy to very heavy rain between July 17 and 21 An alert has been issued. There will be heavy rain in Vidarbha region also for the next several days.

• Rajasthan: Rain activities will also increase rapidly in the desert state of Rajasthan from 17 to 22 July. especially Between 20th and 22nd July Heavy rain with strong winds is expected in many districts of eastern and western Rajasthan.

How will the weather be in Bihar, Jharkhand and North-East India?

Important advisory of IMD:

The Meteorological Department has strongly advised people living in areas with heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings to avoid waterlogged roads, stay away from dilapidated buildings and trees and stay indoors in safe places during inclement weather.