Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Monsoon regains strength across India
The monsoon has come back strong in India, covering most of the country with thick clouds.
The weather department has warned many cities like Delhi and Mumbai to expect heavy rain and storms.
Some places, like Jammu and Kashmir, might even have dangerous thunderstorms.
Scientists are watching the clouds from space and say they are very tall and powerful.
While most of India is getting rain, some areas like western Rajasthan and parts of Tamil Nadu are staying dry.
Monsoon clouds cover 60-70% of India, signaling a major revival after a brief lull.
IMD issues alerts for Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities, predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Delhi to experience widespread showers, scattered thunderstorms, and temperatures dropping to 30°C by Tuesday.
Mumbai under yellow alert for heavy showers, thunderstorms, and wind speeds of 30-40 kmph.
Jammu and Srinagar face high probability of violent thunderstorms and flash hazards.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- What
- Monsoon revival with dense cloud cover and weather alerts issued for various regions
- When
- Between July 20 and July 22
- Where
- Across India, with specific alerts for Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu & Kashmir, Patna, Ranchi, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad
- Why
- Due to the monsoon trough regaining momentum and the presence of dense cloud cover
Monsoon Revival
Regional Variability
Monsoon Strength
Monsoon Revival
The monsoon has regained strength, covering 60-70% of India with dense clouds, indicating a major revival after a brief lull.
Regional Variability
Western Rajasthan and parts of Tamil Nadu remain comparatively clear, showing regional variability in cloud cover.
Weather Alerts
Monsoon Revival
The IMD has issued alerts for various regions, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Jammu & Kashmir, predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Regional Variability
Some areas like Bengaluru and Hyderabad are experiencing persistent overcast conditions with steady moderate showers, but are also on alert for sudden thunderstorms.
- Cloud Cover
- 60-70% of India's landmass
- Affected Regions
- Northern plains, Northeast, Southern peninsula
- Delhi Forecast
- Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and temperatures dropping to 30°C by Tuesday
- Mumbai Alert
- Yellow alert for heavy showers, thunderstorms, and wind speeds of 30-40 kmph
- Jammu & Srinagar
- High probability of violent thunderstorms and flash hazards
- Cloud Top Temperatures
- Below -80°C in Jammu & Kashmir, below -50°C in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Northeast, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh