Monsoon Withdrawal Conditions Turn Favorable
Weather patterns across India are undergoing a swift transformation. After a long spell of summer heat and high humidity, the time for the monsoon's departure has finally arrived. According to the latest updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the south-west monsoon is gearing up to retreat from several parts of the country.
Rainfall activities have significantly slowed down in these regions, paving the way for clear skies. States from where the monsoon is slated to exit completely over the next 48 hours include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Deficit Monsoon Season Records Fourth Lowest Rainfall Since 2001
This year's monsoon season has been quite unique in several aspects. Official data reveals that during the core monsoon season from June to September, India recorded 87.4 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA). While normal rainfall stands at 868.6 mm, the country received only 759.4 mm this year.
Experts point out that this is the fourth lowest monsoon rainfall recorded since 2001, marking an overall deficiency of approximately 13 percent. Despite abundant rainfall in certain pockets, several major agricultural belts faced dry spells and water scarcity.
States Set To Witness Monsoon Exit
Regions including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, most of Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and parts of Maharashtra will see the monsoon withdrawing within the next two days.
Dry and clear weather is expected to prevail in these regions, bringing much-needed relief from sultry weather conditions and initiating a gradual drop in night temperatures.
Rainfall Continues in South and Northeast India
While central and northern parts of India bid adieu to the monsoon, southern peninsular India and northeastern states continue to experience wet spells. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu will also witness scattered to heavy showers, with orange and yellow alerts issued in several districts of Kerala due to persistent cyclonic circulations.
