India Weather Update: Monsoon reaches Bihar, Bengal; Delhi onset date

India is currently witnessing the steady progression of the 2026 Monsoon season, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officially confirming its entry into West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand. These eastern states are now under a weather alert as moderate showers and thunderstorms become more frequent. While Eastern India and the Northeast are enjoying widespread rainfall, the focus of the weather department is now shifting toward the central and northern parts of the country to track the next phase of the monsoon's journey. Forecasters suggest that the monsoon currents will likely gain strength and advance into states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh within the next few days.