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IMD Says Southwest Monsoon Withdraws From Delhi Sept 23

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC · How we work

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IMD: Early Monsoon Withdrawal

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, 2026.
The withdrawal was the earliest retreat from Delhi since September 20, 2002.
IMD notes the normal withdrawal date for Delhi is September 25, based on 1971-2019 data.
Delhi received 728.6 mm of rain June 1-September 23, 16 % above the normal 629.7 mm.
IMD expects drier weather across Delhi and northwestern India in the coming days.

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IMD: Flood Threat

The India Meteorological Department warned heavy rain could cause waterlogging, flooding and landslides in central and eastern India.
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will bring heavy rain to coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Sept 23-24.
Heavy thunderstorms are forecast for Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal between Sept 22-27, raising flood risk.
Skymet forecasts a monsoon deficit that may trigger drought and threaten nationwide Rabi crop yields.

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IMD: Early Monsoon Withdrawal

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, 2026.
The withdrawal was the earliest retreat from Delhi since September 20, 2002.
IMD notes the normal withdrawal date for Delhi is September 25, based on 1971-2019 data.
Delhi received 728.6 mm of rain June 1-September 23, 16 % above the normal 629.7 mm.
IMD expects drier weather across Delhi and northwestern India in the coming days.

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