{"id":17658,"date":"2026-06-10T18:29:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/news\/-2026-06-10-17658\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T18:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:59:49","slug":"monsoon-2026-imd-forecast-heavy-rain-india-states-tracker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebengalstory.com\/english\/new-bengal\/monsoon-2026-imd-forecast-heavy-rain-india-states-tracker-2026-06-10-17658\/","title":{"rendered":"Monsoon 2026 Tracker: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in 8 States, From Kerala to Sub-Himalayan Bengal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Bengal Story Bureau<\/strong> | NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon is now firmly established across the Indian peninsula and is advancing steadily northward and eastward, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest tracker. After setting in over Kerala on June 4, the system has now covered the entire northeast, all of Sikkim and parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, with heavy rainfall expected across at least eight states over the next five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall – between 7 cm and 20 cm in 24 hours – over Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, the northeastern states and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal between June 9 and 14. The next push, weather scientists said, will be into Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Gangetic West Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerala: Onset Confirmed, Heavy Rain to Continue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IMD declared the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala on June 4, marginally behind the normal date of June 1. The state is currently in the active phase of the monsoon, with several districts reporting widespread rainfall. The weather agency expects heavy spells to continue through this week, particularly along the coastal belt and the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karnataka: Monsoon Has Set In, Coastal Districts on Alert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The system advanced into Karnataka on June 8. Coastal Karnataka, the south interior districts and parts of the Malnad region – including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu and Shivamogga – are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next four days. Bengaluru is forecast to receive rainfall slightly above the normal range for June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamil Nadu: Frequent Spells Forecast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IMD has said Tamil Nadu is likely to witness “frequent spells of rain” over the next week, with the monsoon expected to cover the remaining parts of the state in the next two to three days. Coastal and interior districts have been advised to brace for thunderstorms and lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: Monsoon to Advance This Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The southwest monsoon has already entered parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on June 8. The IMD said conditions remain favourable for the system to advance into the remaining parts of both states over the next two to three days. Both Telugu-speaking states are expected to see widespread rainfall this week as the monsoon current strengthens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maharashtra: Konkan, Vidarbha Expected to Get Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The monsoon has advanced into parts of Maharashtra, including the Konkan coast and adjoining areas. The IMD said the system is expected to cover further parts of the state – including Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha \u2014 in the coming days. Mumbai and the Konkan coastline are forecast to receive heavy spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northeast India: Entire Region Now Covered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a key development, the IMD announced on June 9 that the southwest monsoon has advanced into the remaining parts of the northeastern states. The entire region – Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura – along with the whole of Sikkim, is now under monsoon cover. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the next week, with the IMD flagging the risk of flash floods and landslides in hilly areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal: Foothills to See Intensified Rainfall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The monsoon has also pushed into parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, covering the northern districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduduar and Cooch Behar. The IMD has said precipitation activity is expected to intensify in the foothills and adjoining areas, with heavy rainfall warnings in place. Gangetic West Bengal, which includes Kolkata and the southern districts, is still awaiting onset but is expected to see the monsoon arrive in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bay of Bengal: Next in Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IMD said the monsoon is expected to progress next into parts of the southwest and northwest Bay of Bengal, as well as into areas of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal over the next two to three days. The advance is expected to bring relief from the pre-monsoon heat in eastern India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Behind the Push<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

IMD scientists have attributed the steady advance to favourable conditions, including the strengthening of westerly winds at higher altitudes, sustained cloud cover and a drop in outgoing longwave radiation – all standard indicators that the seasonal current is firmly established. The agency has maintained its forecast of a near-normal southwest monsoon for the country as a whole in 2026, with rainfall expected to be in the 96-104 per cent range of the Long Period Average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What It Means for India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A good monsoon is critical to India’s economy: the southwest monsoon delivers roughly 70 per cent of the country’s annual rainfall and is the lifeline of the kharif sowing season for paddy, pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals. Reservoir levels, drinking-water supply and hydropower generation also depend heavily on the June-to-September rains. A timely and well-distributed monsoon this year is expected to help cool food inflation and support rural demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State governments along the active monsoon belt have been put on alert. Disaster management authorities in Kerala, Karnataka, the northeast and the Bengal foothills have been asked to remain prepared for waterlogging, flash floods and landslides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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