India • Jun 20, 2025

Monsoon progresses into West UP, Ladakh, Himachal

The monsoon is making its way into northern India, now reaching places like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
The IMD says the rain line currently runs from Jaipur to Shimla and will soon push into Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir.
Expect more rain to hit Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi in the coming days.

TL;DR

Monsoon covers northern India; overall rainfall deficit down to -5%

With the monsoon heading north, South and Central India are finally seeing normal rains again.
Meanwhile, East, North-East, and North-West India are set for heavier-than-usual showers until early July.
Thanks to these recent downpours, India's overall rainfall deficit has dropped to just -5%.
If you're in Himachal Pradesh or nearby states—keep an umbrella handy; more heavy rain is on the IMD's radar this week!