UP Weather Forecast 18 June 2026: How will the weather be in UP today? Will heat wave wreak havoc in Uttar Pradesh even today? What will be the temperature in UP? Is there a heat wave alert in Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Agra and Banaras? Know what is the complete UP weather report of June 18, 2026 according to IMD?
UP Weather Today: In Uttar Pradesh today, June 18, 2026, the weather pattern remains hot and dry in most of the districts. In many parts of Purvanchal, Bundelkhand and Central UP, the temperature is reaching 42 to 43 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of heat wave in some districts for the next four-five days. According to the latest IMD report, know how the weather will be in Uttar Pradesh today, the weather condition of major districts.
Strong sunshine in Agra, Aligarh and Meerut, heat will increase from June 21
The maximum temperature in Agra today is expected to be 39 degrees and minimum 27 degrees. The weather will remain clear, but a heat wave warning has been issued on June 21 and 22. The weather will be clear in Aligarh today with a temperature of 38 degrees, while the temperature can reach 42 degrees on June 21 and 22. The sky will be clear in Meerut today and the temperature is likely to go up to 42 degrees in the next three days.
No respite from heat in Lucknow and Kanpur
Today, the maximum temperature in the capital Lucknow is expected to be 42 degrees and the minimum will be 30 degrees. Till June 22, the weather will remain mainly clear and strong sunlight will bother people. The situation is almost similar in Kanpur also. The effect of continuous heat wave can be seen here from 19 to 22 June and the temperature can reach 43 degrees.
Heat wave outbreak in Prayagraj, Banda and Ayodhya
The heat is being seen the most in areas of Bundelkhand and Central UP. There will be continuous heat wave conditions in Banda from June 18 to 22 and the temperature can go up to 43 degrees. There is a possibility of heat wave in Prayagraj also from today till June 21. There is a heat wave alert in Ayodhya from June 18 to 21, although there is a possibility of light rain or drizzle with thunder on June 23.
When will there be relief in Banaras, Ballia and Bareilly?
The maximum temperature in Varanasi (Banaras) and Ballia today will be between 42 to 43 degrees. Hot winds may prevail in both the districts for the next few days. A slight change may be seen in the weather around June 23. Bareilly will also be affected by heat wave on June 19 and 20, while there is a possibility of clouds and light rain on June 23.
Changed form of weather will be seen in Basti
While most of the districts of the state are suffering from the heat, the weather in Basti is going to be comparatively better. Clouds will start increasing here after June 21 and there may be light rain or drizzle with thunder on June 22-23. The temperature will also be around 39 to 40 degrees.
Uttar Pradesh weather update for next 5 days
According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, the effect of severe heat and heat wave will continue in most parts of Uttar Pradesh till June 22. Cloudy and light rain activities may start in some districts of Eastern UP from June 23. Till then people have been advised to avoid going out during the afternoon and drink enough water.