Aaj Ka Mausam 2 July 2026: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in Haryana, Rajasthan, UP & Other States

RJ Kesari News Desk: Aaj Ka Mausam (2 July 2026): Weather conditions across India are expected to remain active today as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for several states. With the southwest monsoon continuing its advance, many regions are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours.

Here's a detailed look at today's nationwide weather forecast.

Southwest Monsoon Continues to Advance Across India

According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon has advanced further into:

• Additional parts of Madhya Pradesh
• Remaining areas of Chhattisgarh
• Entire Jharkhand
• Remaining parts of Bihar
• Parts of Uttar Pradesh
• Most areas of Uttarakhand
• Some regions of Himachal Pradesh
• Parts of Ladakh

Weather conditions remain favourable for the monsoon to advance further during the next 2 to 3 days across:

• Haryana
• Punjab
• Delhi
• Rajasthan
• Remaining parts of Gujarat
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Himachal Pradesh
• Uttarakhand
• Daman & Diu
• Northern Arabian Sea

Current Weather Systems Influencing India

The IMD has identified several active weather systems contributing to widespread rainfall:

• A monsoon trough extends from Punjab to the northern Bay of Bengal.
• A cyclonic circulation is active over the northern Bay of Bengal and adjoining southern Bangladesh.
• A low-pressure area is likely to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal around 3 July.
• Another cyclonic circulation persists over eastern Bihar.
• An offshore trough extends from Maharashtra to the north Kerala coast.
• An upper-air trough stretches from central Madhya Pradesh to the east-central Arabian Sea via Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, and Goa.

These weather systems are expected to keep rainfall activity widespread across many parts of the country.

States Likely to Receive Heavy Rain Today

The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in:

• Konkan & Goa
• Coastal Karnataka
• Kerala
• Interior Karnataka
• Southern Madhya Pradesh
• Telangana
• Chhattisgarh

Heavy Rain Possible in These Regions

Light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy showers is expected over:

• Telangana
• Lakshadweep
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Northeastern states
• Sikkim

Rain Alert for Northern and Western India

The following states are likely to witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds:

• Haryana
• Punjab
• Delhi-NCR
• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• Jharkhand
• Odisha
• Eastern Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• Western Himalayan region

Residents are advised to remain cautious during periods of heavy rainfall and lightning.

Light Rain Expected in Southern States

Light rainfall is likely over:

• Coastal Andhra Pradesh
• Rayalaseema
• Tamil Nadu

While widespread heavy rainfall is not expected in these regions today, isolated showers may continue throughout the day.