Weather Forecast for July 5, 2026: The monsoon is now fully active across the country and is advancing rapidly towards North India. While heavy rains have created flood-like conditions in Maharashtra and some northeastern states, the Meteorological Department has issued alerts for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across 20 states. The states under alert include Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mizoram, and Tripura.
What will the weather be like in Delhi-NCR today?
Delhi and its surrounding areas have found relief from the heat and harsh sun, though many places are still awaiting significant rainfall. According to the Meteorological Department, the sky over Delhi-NCR will remain cloudy on July 5 and 6, with moderate rainfall expected.
Heavy rain alert for several districts in UP
The monsoon is set to have a significant impact on Uttar Pradesh. Alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms have been issued until July 9 for several districts, including Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Fatehpur, Chitrakoot, Agra, Varanasi, Deoria, Ballia, Sonbhadra, and Mirzapur.
Showers accompanied by thunderstorms in these Bihar districts
Rain and lightning are expected in parts of Bihar districts such as West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Darbhanga, and Samastipur.
Alert for stormy rain in several areas of Rajasthan
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Rajasthan for the next 4-5 days. Alerts for heavy rain and storms have been issued for Jhalawar, Banswara, and Dungarpur. Additionally, warnings regarding thunderstorms and strong winds have been issued for several districts, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bikaner, and Churu. Red Alert Issued for Mumbai and Thane, Maharashtra
The situation in Maharashtra is critical. The Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, advising people to exercise extreme caution when stepping out of their homes. Additionally, alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms have been issued for districts such as Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, and Chandrapur until July 7.
Heavy Rain Warning for West Bengal
Due to changing weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal, several districts in South Bengal, including Kolkata, are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall until July 6. A ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for districts like Medinipur, Purulia, and Bankura, with a warning regarding the possibility of lightning strikes.
