The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for Odisha, placing 9 districts under orange alert and 21 under yellow alert. While some parts of North India continue to suffer from heatwaves, the Southwest Monsoon is advancing steadily and is expected to reach Odisha, Telangana, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh by June 23rd. Residents in Delhi-NCR may have to wait another 8 to 12 days for the monsoon arrival. Isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall are predicted for the coming days. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/weather/weather-report-of-odisha-on-18-june-2026-heavy-rain-alert/3248651 #creator program