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IMD Forecasts Southwest Monsoon Withdrawal From West Rajasthan Sept. 19

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:10 AM UTC · How we work

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IMD Delays Monsoon

India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) says the Southwest Monsoon will begin withdrawing from West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026.
The all-India monsoon rainfall deficit stood at 15% as of September 13, 2026.
Meghalaya recorded the largest deficit, about 59% below normal, according to IMD data.
Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab and Bihar faced deficits of 43%, 42%, 40% and 35% respectively.
The expected withdrawal start is two days later than the usual September 17 onset.

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IMD Issues Rain Alerts

Gujarat received an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain, with potential totals of 115.6 to 204.4 mm.
Rajasthan and western Madhya Pradesh were placed under a yellow alert, expecting 64.5 to 115.5 mm rainfall.
Fast-moving thunderstorms in Gujarat and Maharashtra could produce intense downpours, raising flood-risk in low-lying areas.
Waterlogging on Mumbai roads and in Delhi’s suburbs could temporarily halt commuter trains.

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IMD Delays Monsoon

India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) says the Southwest Monsoon will begin withdrawing from West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026.
The all-India monsoon rainfall deficit stood at 15% as of September 13, 2026.
Meghalaya recorded the largest deficit, about 59% below normal, according to IMD data.
Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab and Bihar faced deficits of 43%, 42%, 40% and 35% respectively.
The expected withdrawal start is two days later than the usual September 17 onset.

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