Skymet Weather Forecast July 01: Monsoon Advances Across North India, Heavy Rain Likely Along West Coast

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Jun 30, 2026, 12:35 PM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Southwest Monsoon is expected to advance further into north and central India over the next few days.
  • Heavy rainfall activity is likely over Konkan and Goa, coastal Karnataka, and north Kerala.
  • Multiple cyclonic circulations are enhancing rain activity across central and eastern India.
  • Light to moderate rain with isolated heavy spells may continue over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Assam, and Sikkim.
  • Forecast Validity: Next 24 hours.

The Weather Systems Over The Country

Conditions are becoming favorable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon into more parts of the north Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, the remaining parts of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar during the next 2 to 3 days. The monsoon is also expected to advance into parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the same period.

Thereafter, during the subsequent 2 to 3 days, the monsoon may progress further into more parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and southeast Rajasthan.

The seasonal trough at mean sea level is extending from Punjab to Bihar across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

A cyclonic circulation is persisting over Northeast Assam.

Another trough is extending from central Madhya Pradesh to the east-central Arabian Sea across north Maharashtra between 4.5 and 5.8 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Maharashtra coast at 5.8 km above mean sea level has merged with the above system.

A cyclonic circulation is also present over North Odisha and adjoining areas at 5.8 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation lies over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Bangladesh between 1.5 and 5.8 km above mean sea level.

A circulation is also persisting over Saurashtra at 3.1 km above mean sea level.

Weather Activities During The Last 24 Hours

During the last 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain occurred over Konkan and Goa, coastal Karnataka, parts of Kerala, West Bengal, Sikkim, and western parts of Assam.

Light to moderate rain with one or two heavy spells occurred over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Odisha, and Uttarakhand.

Light to moderate rain was observed over Northeast India, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, south Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, and Telangana.

Light rain and thunderstorms occurred over Delhi, southeast Rajasthan, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Forecast

During the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain may continue over Konkan and Goa, coastal Karnataka, and north Kerala during the next 24 hours.

Light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells is likely over Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Assam.

Light to moderate rain may occur over West Bengal, Northeast India, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and parts of Uttarakhand.

Light rain and thunderstorms are possible over Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and east Rajasthan.

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Mahesh Palawat
Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change
Mr. Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change, is a former Air Force boxer and a passionate weather enthusiast. Dedicated to tracking and predicting weather for the benefit of farmers and the general public, he has been an integral part of Skymet since its inception.
FAQ

Konkan and Goa, coastal Karnataka, and north Kerala are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall.

Yes, conditions are favorable for the monsoon to advance into more parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and adjoining regions over the next few days.

Several cyclonic circulations, a seasonal trough, and an active trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to the Arabian Sea are supporting widespread rain activity.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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