Withdrawal of monsoon from North West India likely from September 15
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the southwest monsoon's retreat from northwest India around September 15, slightly ahead of schedule. This year's monsoon arrived early in Kerala on May 24 and quickly covered the entire country by June 29. Overall, India has experienced 7.4% above-normal rainfall, although the east and northeast regions faced deficits.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the southwest monsoon's retreat from northwest India around September 15, slightly ahead of schedule. This year's monsoon arrived early in Kerala on May 24 and quickly covered the entire country by June 29. Overall, India has experienced 7.4% above-normal rainfall, although the east and northeast regions faced deficits.
