UP Weather Alert: Orange Warning Issued as Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Set to Hit on June 20

Orange Alert Brings Heavy Rains and Unpredictable Weather to Uttar Pradesh

We’re in for a wet and wild week in Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department has sounded the alarm, issuing an orange alert for the state starting June 20. If you’re in Delhi, you’re not off the hook either—a yellow alert is in place, with moderate showers and gusty winds in the forecast. The real focus, though, lands squarely on Uttar Pradesh, where residents and local authorities are bracing for days of heavy rainfall, rolling thunderstorms, and a noticeable drop in temperatures.

This weather front isn’t just limited to UP. Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, and East Rajasthan are all set to get a proper soaking, while Delhi will see scattered storms and cooler winds blowing at 30-40 kmph. Temperatures across Uttar Pradesh will play hopscotch—from toasty 35°C during the day to sultry lows near 27°C at night. But don’t get too comfortable: expect the mercury to dip by up to four degrees as the monsoon system pushes through between now and June 25.

What This Means for Farmers and Everyday Life

It’s prime planting season for many in UP, so the timing of this downpour couldn’t be more crucial—or more challenging. The forecast warns of isolated heavy rain, which could bring waterlogging to fields already bursting with crops like paddy, sugarcane, or pulses. Farmers are being told to move fast: secure storage, clear potential blockages in drainage, and make sure fragile plants don’t drown under the weight of excess water. Timing irrigation just right this week will be a tricky balancing act.

Travelers, too, should ready themselves. The IMD warns that both road and rail routes may face sticky delays, with low-lying roads likely to disappear beneath rainwater after just a few hours of heavy showers. Those familiar with UP’s sprawling rail system know how quickly hail and storms can throw a wrench into the daily commute. Transport departments are staying alert for updates, but anyone planning a trip would be wise to check the forecast and factor in extra time.

And while North India gears up for rain, pockets of the south—namely Tamil Nadu and Coastal Andhra Pradesh—are sweating under hot and humid skies. Don’t be fooled by the relief up north; the tension between sweltering and soaking weather is a reminder of just how unpredictable Indian summers can be this time of year.

IMD’s message for now: keep a close eye on real-time weather updates, listen out for new alerts as the situation changes, and stay cautious—especially during thunderstorms, where things like downed power lines and sudden street flooding can pose extra risk. With the monsoon ramping up, it pays to be prepared rather than caught unaware.