Weather Tomorrow (August 22):Â The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has provided an updated weather report due to the ongoing monsoon season, which is forecast for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. Various states of India are prone to suffer extreme weather conditions characterised by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and furious winds. Based on the meteorological forecast, isolated areas in east Madhya Pradesh will possibly encounter heavy rainfall on the day. Â In addition, thunderstorms are predicted to occur in some parts of the states of Uttarakhand, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and parts of Northeast India.
Weather Tomorrow (August 22): State-Wise Weather Prediction
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are likely to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on August 22. Isolated heavy rainfall is also forecast, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of around 30-40 kmph are possible in some areas.
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is expected to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers likely on August 22. Residents in hilly and vulnerable areas should remain cautious about possible disruptions caused by intense rainfall.
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand remains one of the areas under a prolonged monsoon spell. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning. Rainfall activity is expected to continue across the state over the coming days.
Punjab
Punjab is likely to see isolated heavy rainfall on August 22, with monsoon showers continuing in several parts. The state had also recorded heavy rainfall during the previous 24-hour period, according to the IMD.
Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi
The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 22, with isolated heavy rain possible. Residents can expect generally cloudy conditions and possible spells of rain during the day.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan may experience isolated rainfall, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are possible in some areas on August 22.
Uttar Pradesh
East Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall expected on August 22. West Uttar Pradesh may also witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in some places.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is among the key areas to watch. East Madhya Pradesh could receive isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, while West Madhya Pradesh is also likely to see isolated heavy showers. Thunderstorms and lightning are possible in parts of the state.
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is expected to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rain possible. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely in some areas.
Maharashtra
Parts of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha and Marathwada, are likely to see isolated to scattered rainfall. The broader West India region will remain under monsoon influence, although the heaviest rainfall alerts on August 22 are concentrated elsewhere.
Bihar
Bihar is likely to experience widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast for August 22. The wet spell is expected to continue over the state in the following days as well.
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is expected to see fairly widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall becoming more likely in the following days.
Odisha
Odisha is likely to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall on August 22. The IMD has also warned of the possibility of very heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha later in the forecast period.
West Bengal and Sikkim
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to experience widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers likely. Gangetic West Bengal may also see rainfall and thunderstorm activity in some areas.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The islands are likely to continue receiving fairly widespread to widespread rainfall during the forecast period.
Assam and Meghalaya
Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast. Rainfall activity is expected to remain active over the region.
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh may see isolated to scattered rainfall on August 22, with heavier rainfall possible during parts of the following forecast period.
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura
The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across these northeastern states, with isolated heavy rainfall possible. The wet spell is expected to continue in several areas over the coming days.
Gujarat
Gujarat is likely to see isolated to scattered rainfall on August 22. The IMD expects rainfall activity to continue across the Gujarat region, Saurashtra and Kutch during the broader forecast period.
Goa and Konkan
Konkan and Goa are likely to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, with monsoon conditions remaining active across the region.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Telangana may receive isolated to scattered rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are possible in parts of Andhra Pradesh, with strong surface winds also likely in some areas.
Karnataka
Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall, while thunderstorms and gusty winds are possible in parts of the state. North Interior Karnataka may also experience thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching around 40-50 kmph.
Kerala
Kerala is likely to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, although the IMD’s isolated heavy-rainfall warning for the state is more prominent for August 23-25.
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of around 40-50 kmph are possible in some areas on August 22.
IMD Weather Outlook
According to the latest IMD, East Madhya Pradesh faces the most significant rainfall warning, with isolated heavy to very heavy rain possible. Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Assam and Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, East Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir-Ladakh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, Odisha, Punjab, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Uttarakhand and West Madhya Pradesh.
Disclaimer: This weather report is based on the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on August 21, 2026. Weather conditions can change rapidly, and district-level conditions may differ from the broader state forecast. Readers are advised to follow the latest IMD updates and local authorities’ advisories for safety-related information.
