IMD Issues Orange Alert for Intense Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across India on June 15, 2025

Severe Weather Warnings Across Key Regions

Weather warnings are lighting up phones in several Indian states, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) raises an orange alert for June 15, 2025. This isn't something you just brush off; an orange alert is a wake-up call for residents in places like Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Maharashtra, and stretches of Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema. The warning comes on the back of forecasts predicting not just rain, but a wild mix of thunderstorms, hailstorms, and even the scary "extremely heavy rainfall".

The IMD's update isn't playing around. In Gujarat and the coastal state duo of Konkan & Goa, prepare for a cascade that goes beyond the usual monsoon drizzles. We're talking very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with pouring spells that can quickly overwhelm roads, rivers, and drainage systems. And if you think it’s just a coastal thing, think again. Maharashtra will be dodging its fair share of downpours too—especially from June 12 through the 14th—setting up a soggy stage ahead of the main event on June 15.

What’s Driving the Wild Weather?

This sudden weather drama isn’t random. It’s fueled by a combination of meteorological puzzles—a low-level east-west trough (think of it as a conveyor belt of unsettled weather) stretching across northern and central India, plus powerful gusty westerly and southwesterly winds roaring along the west coast. These ingredients are mixing up large-scale convection clouds, which deliver intense localized storms. The result? Northern and central cities, including heavyweights like Delhi and the NCR region as well as Bihar, are on the radar for fairly widespread to downright drenching rainfall.

But it isn't just about getting wet. Some places, especially in western India, could see isolated sky-openers—these are those cloudburst-like downpours that can flood streets within an hour, uproot trees, and even trigger landslides. In other corners, hailstorms could slap rooftops and crops, risking damage for farmers right before harvest.

• Gujarat, Konkan & Goa: Brace for the heaviest spells, localized flooding is a strong possibility.
• Maharashtra, Marathwada: Isolated but intense rain and storms before and on June 15.
• Delhi/NCR and Bihar: Steady, widespread rainfall is expected; watch out for waterlogging.
• Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema: Scattered thunderstorms and heavy showers could disrupt daily routines.

The orange alert signals a need for extra caution—commuters might face sudden street flooding, flight delays, or power cuts as storms roll through. Local authorities often advise folks to stay indoors during peak hours of severe weather and keep emergency supplies handy just in case thunderstorms turn fierce.

Silver lining? The IMD reports no major heat waves are looming over northwest and central India this week, with temperatures expected to trend downward as these storms roll in. For a country that’s been sweating through early summer, that’s a rare bit of good news—if you don’t mind getting soaked.