- June 30, 2026 12:43Monsoon intensifies across Maharashtra, Mumbai braces for heavy rain
Mumbai is preparing for intensified rainfall, with the IMD forecasting heavy showers and thunderstorms for the city and its suburbs. The forecast issued at 8 a.m. indicated a generally cloudy sky with a possibility of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places. The IMD had earlier issued a yellow alert for the city, which may be updated later in the day.
- June 30, 2026 12:17Himachal Pradesh witnesses 33% deficit rain in June
Himachal Pradesh received 63.8 mm of rain against a normal of 95.4 mm from June 1 to 29, marking a deficit of 33%, officials said.
According to data from the Shimla meteorological office, 11 of the 12 districts in the state received deficit rainfall in June, barring Kinnaur, which received 7% excess rain.
The rain deficit was 54% in Sirmaur, 53% in Lahaul-Spiti, 45 per cent in Kullu, 41% in Mandi, 35% in Kangra, 33% in Bilaspur, 28% each in Chamba and Una, 27% in Hamirpur, 17% in Solan and 6% in Shimla, the data showed.
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- June 30, 2026 11:23Read | Editorial on the progress of the southwest monsoon
The southwest monsoon deficit nationwide has increased from 35% to 43%; the winds’ northward advance was stalled near Mumbai; and both the U.S. NOAA and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expect a moderate-to-strong El Niño this year.
The Agriculture Ministry has already prioritised 111 districts out of 315 vulnerable ones based on their irrigation coverage. Extreme heat has been reducing farm labour productivity. High heat and rain shortfall have sown anxiety over the cardamom harvest in Idukki, a fate that bodes ill for other plantation crops in the Western Ghats.
- June 30, 2026 11:03Akasa Air, SpiceJet issue travel advisories amid adverse weather in Mumbai, Dharamshala
Akasa Air issued travel advisories warning passengers of possible flight disruptions due to adverse weather conditions in Mumbai and Dharamshala.
Akasa Air said heavy rainfall in Mumbai could lead to delays across its network and urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
“Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, some flights across our network may be delayed. We realise that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your patience and understanding. While this situation is completely beyond our control, please rest assured that our teams are always ready to assist you,” the airline said in a statement.
ANI
- June 30, 2026 10:59Heavy rains likely in Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu
The IMD forecast heavy rains in the Western Ghat regions of Tamil Nadu from July 1 as the southwest monsoon was still active in the State.
The latest weather report from the Regional Meteorological Centre said that moderate rain at isolated places, with thunderstorms and lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are likely to occur over Nilgiris, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, and Salem districts, and the ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tirupur districts from Wednesday (July 1, 2026).
The data further said that as the trough runs from north coastal Tamil Nadu to the Comorin area and extends up to 0.9 km above mean sea level, light to moderate rain at isolated places with thunderstorm and lightning at one or two places is likely to occur over the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area during the same period.
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- June 30, 2026 10:57IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms for Mumbai
Mumbai is gearing up for intensified rains, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy showers and thunderstorms for the city and its suburbs, civic officials said.
As per the IMD forecast issued at 8 a.m., the city is likely to witness heavy rainfall and a generally cloudy sky, with a possibility of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places, they said.
Earlier, the IMD had issued a yellow alert for the city, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places. It may update it later today, depending on the weather conditions.
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Published - June 30, 2026 10:56 am IST
