# Scorching Heat Returns to Uttar Pradesh as Monsoon Eyes June 22-23 Entry Through Sonbhadra; Storm and Rain Alerts in Several Districts

> Most of Uttar Pradesh is once again gripped by intense heat under strong sunshine, with the weather department issuing heat wave alerts for some districts and heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings for others. The monsoon is expected to enter around June 22-23 through Sonbhadra, but it may stay weak this year owing to El Nino.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Uttar Pradesh · **Published:** 2026-06-18 · **Source:** TrendKia
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Uttar Pradesh is once again in the grip of soaring temperatures. Strong sunshine has brought intense heat across much of the state, and maximum temperatures in most districts are being recorded at normal to above-normal levels. The weather department expects light rain at a few places over the next 3 to 4 days, yet large parts of the state will continue to see clear skies and harsh daytime sun.

## Yellow alert for heat wave in these districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put out a yellow alert for heat wave conditions in several districts. The list includes Kheri, Bahraich, Shravasti, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Prayagraj, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Varanasi and Chandauli. Residents in these areas need to take extra precautions during the day.

## Lucknow set to touch 40 degrees, storm and rain warning elsewhere
In the state capital Lucknow, the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 31 degrees Celsius and the maximum could climb to 40 degrees Celsius. The weather picture, however, is far from uniform. Districts such as Barabanki, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Meerut, Lalitpur, Firozabad, Rampur, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit and Deoria are under an alert for heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, with winds capable of reaching speeds of up to 65 kilometres per hour. Heavy rain is also forecast for Noida, Meerut and Agra.

## Expert view: weather to stay dry for now
According to Atul Kumar Singh, senior scientist at the regional meteorological centre, the weather in most districts of the state remains dry, which is why the sky stays clear and the sun beats down through the day. He explained that the relentless heat is a direct result of this strong sunshine. The weather department believes conditions across most parts of the state will stay dry today as well.

## When will the monsoon arrive, and why it may stay weak
For people battling the heat, the biggest question is when the relief-bringing monsoon will arrive. As per the available information, the monsoon could enter UP around June 22-23 through Sonbhadra district. This time, however, the El Nino effect is expected to keep the monsoon weak. People in Lucknow, Noida, Amethi and several other parts of the state may have to wait longer for monsoon relief, as the IMD has indicated that conditions are not yet favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance into the state.

## Heat wave-like conditions to persist despite storms and showers
According to TrendKia, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in many districts, heat wave-like conditions are likely to continue in the coming days despite scattered thunderstorms and light rain in some areas. In other words, the intermittent showers are unlikely to bring any major drop in temperature for the time being.

## Why is the heat rising so sharply in Uttar Pradesh
With clouds largely absent from the sky, the sun's rays are falling directly and fiercely during the day, pushing temperatures up across the state. At this time of the year, parts of southern and eastern Uttar Pradesh are affected more severely because they fall among the hottest regions of India. The effect intensifies when the sun is near the Tropic of Cancer, which is why several districts are logging unusually high temperatures.

## What this means for you
- **Across India:** A weak monsoon driven by El Nino could affect farming, water availability and electricity demand in the weeks ahead.
- **In Uttar Pradesh:** People in Lucknow, Noida, Amethi and other districts must brace for more heat, while those in districts like Barabanki, Meerut and Agra should stay alert during storms and heavy rain.

## Questions & Answers

### 1. When could the monsoon arrive in UP?
As per available information, the monsoon could enter Uttar Pradesh around June 22-23 through Sonbhadra district.

### 2. What temperatures are expected in Lucknow today?
In Lucknow, the minimum temperature is likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius and the maximum could reach 40 degrees Celsius.

### 3. Why might the monsoon stay weak this year?
The monsoon is expected to remain weak this time owing to the effect of El Nino.

### 4. Which districts are under storm and heavy rain alerts?
Districts including Barabanki, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Lalitpur, Firozabad, Rampur, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit and Deoria are under thunderstorm and heavy rain alerts.

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