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Weather
Delhi sees earliest monsoon retreat since 2002, marking early end to season
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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The monsoon withdrew from Delhi today, marking the earliest retreat since 2002, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the monsoon withdrew from Delhi today, setting a record for the earliest retreat since 2002. Typically, the monsoon lingers over the capital until late September, but this year it receded in early September.
Meteorologists attribute the premature withdrawal to a combination of weaker monsoon currents and higher-than-usual temperatures in the northern plains. While the early exit may provide a brief respite from humidity, it also raises concerns for farmers who rely on a full monsoon spell for sowing and crop maturation.
The IMD cautioned that the shortened monsoon could affect groundwater recharge and reservoir levels, urging authorities to monitor water supplies closely. Residents can expect clearer skies and a gradual rise in temperatures as the city transitions into post‑monsoon conditions.
Meteorologists attribute the premature withdrawal to a combination of weaker monsoon currents and higher-than-usual temperatures in the northern plains. While the early exit may provide a brief respite from humidity, it also raises concerns for farmers who rely on a full monsoon spell for sowing and crop maturation.
The IMD cautioned that the shortened monsoon could affect groundwater recharge and reservoir levels, urging authorities to monitor water supplies closely. Residents can expect clearer skies and a gradual rise in temperatures as the city transitions into post‑monsoon conditions.