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Updated on: 02 Jul 2026 8:03:19 AM IST
LIVE WEATHER AND RAIN UPDATES: Parts of Delhi received rainfall on Thursday, with the IMD issuing a red alert and forecasting more rainfall and overcast skies. Meanwhile, the monsoon caused widespread devastation in several states in India, killing seven people in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka.
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LIVE WEATHER AND RAIN UPDATES: Heavy rains have caused unrest in several parts of India, killing four people in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.
Live weather and rain updates: Rain lashed the national capital on Thursday and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert. Heavy rains have caused unrest in several parts of India, killing four people in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, where landslides, flooded roads and disruption of transport have brought normal life to a halt in several areas.
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As Arunachal Pradesh struggled in the wake of flash floods, rain lashed several parts of Maharashtra, while the Natural Disaster Management Department warned of heavy rains in south Bengal in the coming days. Two girls in Navi Mumbai received an electric shock from an exposed live wire on a waterlogged road near the LP bridge in Nerul.
When will the monsoon reach Delhi? | The most important points
Rain in Delhi until July 7: Between July 3 and 7, Delhi is likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by rain every day. During this period, the minimum temperature is expected to remain between 23°C and 24°C, while the maximum temperature is likely to range between 33°C and 35°C.
Monsoon around July 3 or 4: The monsoon is likely to reach Delhi and adjoining areas around July 3 or 4, Mahesh Palawat, Vice President, Skymet Weather, told news agency PTI.
Last seen 5 years ago: The arrival will mark the latest onset of monsoon over the national capital in five years, the IMD said.
Late monsoon in 2021: According to IMD, the southwest monsoon reached Delhi on June 25, 2020, 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 are favorable: The southwest monsoon has reportedly advanced across several parts of northern and western India. Conditions are now favorable for the monsoon to advance into Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi in the next 24 hours, according to the Meteorological Department.
Weather forecast for Thursday: IMD expects skies to be generally cloudy with moderate rain for Thursday, July 2. The maximum temperature will remain at 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 24 degrees Celsius.
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Jul 02, 2026 7:55:06 AM
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Live weather and rain updates: Monsoon kills 4 people in Karnataka, Himachal, disrupts life in several states
Live weather and rain updates: Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread disruption in several parts of India on Wednesday, claiming four lives in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, as landslides, waterlogging and disruption of transport affected normal life.
Arunachal Pradesh continued its efforts to combat the effects of flash floods, while new spells of rain hit parts of Maharashtra.
The India Meteorological Department has also forecast heavy rains in south Bengal in the coming days.
In Navi Mumbai, two girls had a narrow escape after receiving an electric shock from an exposed live wire on a waterlogged road near the LP bridge in Nerul.
Meanwhile, the rains brought a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh after days of scorching conditions.
The southwest monsoon also advanced across most parts of Uttarakhand, expanding its coverage across northern India.
Jul 02, 2026 7:43:07 AM
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Live Weather and Rain Updates: Top 10 Latest Monsoon Updates in India
LIVE WEATHER AND RAIN UPDATES: Here’s the latest update you need to know:
1. Four killed in rain-related incidents – Three members of a family, including two girls, died in a rain-triggered landslide in Mangaluru in Karnataka, while a woman was killed after hitting a rock in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Himachal faces landslides and road closures – Heavy rains have caused landslides, flood-like conditions, power outages and closure of many roads across the state. IMD has issued orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall from 2 to 6 July (except 4 July).
3. Maharashtra receives heavy rains – Heavy rains have inundated parts of Thane, Palghar and Mumbai Metropolitan Region, causing severe waterlogging. A red alert has been issued for Palghar district, with schools and colleges closed on Thursday.
4. Narrow escape in Navi Mumbai – Two girls suffered an electric shock after coming into contact with an exposed live wire on a waterlogged road near LP Bridge in Nerul but they survived the accident.
5. Hajj trips to Jammu and Kashmir suspended – Hajj trips in Mashail Mata and Mindal Mata in Kishtwar district remained suspended due to incessant rains, slippery roads and threat of falling stones.
6. Heavy rain warning over South Bengal – IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts in South Bengal from July 4 to 7, as a low pressure area is expected to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal.
7. Arunachal flood toll rises – Floods and landslides claimed four lives, injured 21 and left two missing in the past week, prompting assurances of central relief and rehabilitation assistance.
8. Monsoon advances north – The southwest monsoon has covered the entire state of Himachal Pradesh and most parts of Uttarakhand, with conditions remaining favorable for further advance.
9. Rain brings relief from the heat – Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh witnessed widespread rainfall, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat after several days of hot weather.
10. Delhi awaits monsoon arrival – The southwest monsoon is expected to reach the national capital in the next two days, marking the end of the season’s long heatwave.
(With inputs from PTI)
Jul 02, 2026 7:27:59 AM
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Live weather and rain updates: Rain hits parts of Delhi, IMD issues red alert
Live weather and rain updates: Parts of the national capital received rainfall on Thursday and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert.
The monsoon is expected to enter Delhi around July 3 or 4, according to the Meteorological Department. Meanwhile, a rainfall alert has been issued for Delhi till July 7.
The maximum temperature in Delhi in July will settle at 33 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature will hover around 24 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD weekly forecast.
Palawat said it is expected to intensify Rain activity over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and northern Rajasthan by July 2nd or 3rd, and monsoon is expected to reach Delhi around July 3rd or 4th.
“The monsoon generally advances along the monsoon trough, which currently extends from Punjab to the Bay of Bengal. The easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal are expected to reach Delhi around July 3 or 4 with the trough. Until then, the city is likely to receive only isolated periods of rain. Once these easterly winds blow and the trough becomes more favourable, monsoon activity will pick up significantly,” he told news agency PTI.
A new Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from July 2, which is expected to enhance rainfall activity across the region, Shivinder Singh, scientist at IMD, told HT.
July 02, 2026 7:09:10 AM
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Live weather and rain updates: Latest start of monsoon in Delhi in 5 years
Live weather and rain updates: The southwest monsoon reached Delhi on June 25, 2020, 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, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In 2022, the monsoon advanced over Delhi on June 30 and covered the entire country on July 2. It reached the national capital on June 25, 2023, while the entire country was under monsoon conditions by July 2. In 2024, the monsoon reached Delhi on June 28 and covered the entire country on July 2. Last year, the southwest monsoon reached Delhi on June 29, the same day it completed its advance across the country.
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.
“The monsoon generally advances along the monsoon trough, which currently extends from Punjab to the Bay of Bengal. The easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal are expected to reach Delhi around July 3 or 4 with the trough. Until then, the city is likely to receive only isolated periods of rain. Once these easterly winds blow and the trough becomes more favourable, monsoon activity will pick up significantly,” he told news agency PTI.
A new Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from July 2, which is expected to enhance rainfall activity across the region, Shivinder Singh, scientist at IMD, told HT.
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