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Weather
Dry Winds from Pakistan and Northwest India Dampening Monsoon Rains, Experts Warn
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:44 AM
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Meteorologists say that dry winds blowing from Pakistan and north‑west India are reducing moisture over several regions, potentially weakening the ongoing monsoon.
The Indian monsoon, which has been delivering widespread rainfall across the subcontinent, is now encountering a noticeable decline in intensity. Recent observations indicate that the usual moisture-laden clouds are thinning as the season progresses.
Dry, continental air masses are moving in from Pakistan and the north‑west part of India, displacing the humid monsoon currents. These winds carry lower humidity and higher temperatures, which together reduce the amount of moisture available for precipitation in the affected zones.
Weather experts warn that the intrusion of these dry winds could lead to weaker rainfall patterns, especially in the central and western regions that rely heavily on monsoon showers for agriculture and water supply. They stress that continued monitoring is essential to gauge the impact on the remainder of the season.
Authorities from the India Meteorological Department have highlighted the need for farmers to adopt water‑conserving practices as September approaches, given the potential for reduced rainfall.
Dry, continental air masses are moving in from Pakistan and the north‑west part of India, displacing the humid monsoon currents. These winds carry lower humidity and higher temperatures, which together reduce the amount of moisture available for precipitation in the affected zones.
Weather experts warn that the intrusion of these dry winds could lead to weaker rainfall patterns, especially in the central and western regions that rely heavily on monsoon showers for agriculture and water supply. They stress that continued monitoring is essential to gauge the impact on the remainder of the season.
Authorities from the India Meteorological Department have highlighted the need for farmers to adopt water‑conserving practices as September approaches, given the potential for reduced rainfall.