Updated: July 02, 2026 7:50:13 am IST
Weather, Rain Live Updates: Heavy rains cause disruption in many parts of India, leaving four dead in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.
Weather, Rain Live Updates: It rained in the national capital on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert. Heavy rains caused disruption in many parts of India, killing four people in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides, flooding of roads and disrupting transport, bringing normal life to a standstill in many areas.
While Arunachal Pradesh is battling flash floods, it is raining in many parts of Maharashtra, while the IMD has warned of heavy rain in South Bengal in the coming days. Two girls in Navi Mumbai received electric shock from an open live wire on a waterlogged road near LP Bridge in Nerul.
When will monsoon reach Delhi? | top 10 points
Rain in Delhi till July 7: There is a possibility of rain and thundershowers every day in Delhi between July 3 and July 7. During this period, the minimum temperature is expected to remain between 23 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius.
Monsoon around 3rd or 4th July: Skymet Weather Vice President Mahesh Palawat told news agency PTI that the monsoon is likely to reach Delhi and surrounding areas around July 3 or 4.
Latest starts in 5 years: The IMD said this arrival will mark the onset of the latest monsoon in the national capital in five years.
Late monsoon in 2021: According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon 2020 reached Delhi on June 25, a day before it covered the entire country on June 26. In 2021, the monsoon arrived very late, reaching Delhi on July 13, the same day it covered the entire country.
Conditions favourable: The Southwest Monsoon has reportedly advanced into many parts of North and Western India. According to the Meteorological Department, conditions are now becoming favorable for the advance of monsoon into Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi in the next 24 hours.
Weather forecast for Thursday: The IMD has predicted generally cloudy sky and moderate rain on Thursday, July 2. The maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius.
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While Arunachal Pradesh is battling flash floods, it is raining in many parts of Maharashtra, while the IMD has warned of heavy rain in South Bengal in the coming days. Two girls in Navi Mumbai received electric shock from an open live wire on a waterlogged road near LP Bridge in Nerul.
When will monsoon reach Delhi? | top 10 points
Rain in Delhi till July 7: There is a possibility of rain and thundershowers every day in Delhi between July 3 and July 7. During this period, the minimum temperature is expected to remain between 23 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius.
Monsoon around 3rd or 4th July: Skymet Weather Vice President Mahesh Palawat told news agency PTI that the monsoon is likely to reach Delhi and surrounding areas around July 3 or 4.
Latest starts in 5 years: The IMD said this arrival will mark the onset of the latest monsoon in the national capital in five years.
Late monsoon in 2021: According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon 2020 reached Delhi on June 25, a day before it covered the entire country on June 26. In 2021, the monsoon arrived very late, reaching Delhi on July 13, the same day it covered the entire country.
Conditions favourable: The Southwest Monsoon has reportedly advanced into many parts of North and Western India. According to the Meteorological Department, conditions are now becoming favorable for the advance of monsoon into Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi in the next 24 hours.
Weather forecast for Thursday: The IMD has predicted generally cloudy sky and moderate rain on Thursday, July 2. The maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius.
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July 02, 2026 7:43:07 am First
Weather, Rain Live Updates: Top 10 Latest Updates of Monsoon in India
Live updates of weather, rain: Here’s the latest updates you need to know:
1. Four killed in rain-related incidents – Three members of a family, including two girls, died in a landslide triggered by rain in Karnataka’s Mangaluru, while a woman died after being hit by a rock in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district.
2. Himachal faces landslides, road closures – Torrential rains led to landslides, flood-like conditions, power disruptions and several road closures across the state. IMD has issued an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rain from July 2 to 6 (except July 4).
3. Maharashtra hit by heavy rains – Due to heavy rains, parts of Thane, Palghar and Mumbai Metropolitan Region were inundated, causing severe waterlogging. Red alert has been issued in Palghar and orders have been given to keep schools and colleges closed on Thursday.
4. Narrow escape in Navi Mumbai – Two girls got electric shock after coming in contact with an open wire on a water-logged road near LP Bridge in Nerul, but survived.
5. Jammu and Kashmir pilgrimages suspended – Machail Mata and Mindhal Mata pilgrimages remained suspended in Kishtwar district due to incessant rains, slippery roads and danger of falling stones.
6. Heavy rain warning for South Bengal – IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in many districts of South Bengal from July 4 to 7 as a low pressure area is expected to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal.
7. Death toll rises in Arunachal floods – Flash floods and landslides last week left four dead, 21 injured and two missing, prompting assurances of central assistance for relief and rehabilitation.
8. Monsoon moving northwards – Southwest Monsoon has covered the entire state of Himachal Pradesh and most parts of Uttarakhand, and conditions remain favorable for further advance.
9. Rain provided relief from heat – Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh received widespread rainfall, providing considerable relief from the scorching heat after several days of humid weather.
10. Delhi awaits arrival of monsoon – The southwest monsoon is expected to reach the national capital within the next two days, marking the end of the long summer season.
(With inputs from PTI)
July 02, 2026 7:27:59 am First
Weather, Rain Live Updates: Rain in parts of Delhi, IMD issues red alert
Weather, Rain Live Updates: It rained in parts of the national capital on Thursday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alert.
According to the weather department, monsoon is expected to enter Delhi around July 3 or 4. Meanwhile, rain alert has been issued in Delhi till July 7.
According to the weekly forecast of IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi in July will be 33 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius.
Palawat said rain activity is expected to intensify over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and North Rajasthan by July 2 or 3 and the monsoon is expected to reach Delhi around July 3 or 4.
“Monsoon generally advances along the seasonal trough, which is currently extending from Punjab to the Bay of Bengal. Easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal along with the trough are expected to reach Delhi around July 3 or 4. Till then, the city is likely to receive only sporadic rains. Once these easterly winds move away and the trough becomes more favourable, the monsoon activity will pick up significantly,” he told news agency PTI.
IMD scientist Shivendra Singh told HT that a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from July 2, which is expected to increase rainfall activity across the region.
July 02, 2026 7:09:10 am First
Weather, rain live updates: Latest monsoon onset in 5 years in Delhi
Weather, Rain Live Updates: Southwest Monsoon 2020 reached Delhi on June 25, a day before covering the entire country on June 26. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), in 2021, the monsoon arrived very late, reaching Delhi on July 13, the same day it covered the entire country.
In 2022, the monsoon advanced into Delhi on 30 June and covered the entire country on 2 July.
Palawat said rain activity is expected to intensify over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and North Rajasthan by July 2 or 3 and the monsoon is expected to reach Delhi around July 3 or 4.
“Monsoon generally advances along the seasonal trough, which is currently extending from Punjab to the Bay of Bengal. Easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal along with the trough are expected to reach Delhi around July 3 or 4. Till then, the city is likely to receive only sporadic rains. Once these easterly winds move away and the trough becomes more favourable, the monsoon activity will pick up significantly,” he told news agency PTI.
IMD scientist Shivendra Singh told HT that a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from July 2, which is expected to increase rainfall activity across the region.
