Weather Update 18 July 2026: Know the latest status of rain, storm and temperature in Delhi-NCR, UP, MP, Haryana, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Know the latest update of IMD.
Weather Today: The weather of July 18, 2026 is going to show different colors in many parts of the country. At present, heat and humidity will remain in Delhi-NCR, but there are signs of change in the weather in the next few days. Whereas in many areas of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana and Rajasthan, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain, thunder and lightning at some places. There are signs of monsoon becoming more active in some states after July 19.
Delhi-NCR, Haryana: Heat with lightning and rain
On July 18, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be 38 degrees Celsius and the minimum will be 29 degrees Celsius. It will remain partly cloudy throughout the day and there is no warning of any kind at present. The temperature in Gurugram will be 37/29 degrees, while between July 19 and 21, the temperature may drop to 31-35 degrees. During this time, the possibility of rain with thunderstorms and strong surface winds will increase. The effects of storm, lightning and rain can also be seen in Ambala, Karnal, Rohtak and Hisar of Haryana from July 19.
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Uttar Pradesh: Rainfall will intensify in many cities
There is a possibility of light rain with cloudy sky in many districts including Lucknow, Kanpur, Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj on July 18 in Uttar Pradesh. The temperature of Lucknow is expected to be 32/25 degrees, Kanpur 35/26 degrees, Agra 38/28 degrees and Meerut 37/27 degrees. There is a possibility of heavy rain at some places in Prayagraj and Varanasi on July 18 and 19, while rain activities may increase further in Eastern UP.
Madhya Pradesh: Chances of rain with thunder from July 18
The maximum temperature in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Ujjain on July 18 will be around 29 to 30 degrees. According to the Meteorological Department, there will be partly cloudy sky in these cities and there is a possibility of rain or dusty storm with thunder. The same situation may continue till July 19 and there is a possibility of lightning in many districts.
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Maharashtra: Continuous rain in Mumbai, weather will change in Pune also
Moderate rain is expected to continue in Mumbai on July 18. The temperature will be around 32/26 degrees and similar weather is likely to continue the next day also. There is a possibility of rain in Pune on 18th and 19th July. The temperature will be around 31/25 degrees, due to which people can get relief from the heat.
Rajasthan: Relief at the moment, light rain in some areas
The weather will be normal in Jaipur, Ajmer and Jodhpur of Rajasthan on July 18. The temperature in Jaipur is expected to be 35/28 degrees, Ajmer 34/27 degrees and Jodhpur 35/27 degrees. There is a possibility of light rain or drizzle in Udaipur and the temperature may remain 30/24 degrees. After July 19, there are signs of change in weather with thunderstorms in some areas.
How will the weather be in the coming days?
There is a possibility of strong winds and lightning as rain activities increase in Delhi-NCR and Haryana from July 19. The impact of rain will be more in eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh. Rain and thundershowers may continue in Madhya Pradesh. Moderate rain will continue in Mumbai, while there is a possibility of rain in Pune also. There are no signs of widespread rain in Rajasthan at present, but light rain may continue in the southern parts. Overall, after July 18, the weather is expected to gradually become more active in many states of North and Central India.