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Monsoon begins withdrawing from Northwest India, IMD says
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 09:16 PM
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The India Meteorological Department reports that the monsoon is pulling back from the north‑western part of the country, marking the start of the retreat phase.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has observed a gradual retreat of the monsoon from the north‑western region, covering states such as Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Satellite imagery indicates a north‑ward shift of the monsoon trough, leading to a steady decline in rainfall across the area.
Meteorologists caution that the reduced precipitation may impact sowing schedules for rabi crops and lower reservoir levels that depend on monsoon inflows. The IMD advises farmers to keep abreast of local forecasts and explore irrigation alternatives as the rainy season draws to a close. Authorities will continue to issue updates as the withdrawal progresses.
Satellite imagery indicates a north‑ward shift of the monsoon trough, leading to a steady decline in rainfall across the area.
Meteorologists caution that the reduced precipitation may impact sowing schedules for rabi crops and lower reservoir levels that depend on monsoon inflows. The IMD advises farmers to keep abreast of local forecasts and explore irrigation alternatives as the rainy season draws to a close. Authorities will continue to issue updates as the withdrawal progresses.