India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported significant weather changes across the country, with the southwest monsoon beginning to withdraw from northwestern regions. At the same time, multiple cyclonic circulations are expected to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms to the northeast, central, southern, and western parts of India in the coming days. Here are the details
Monsoon Withdrawal from Northwest India
The line of withdrawal of the southwest monsoon currently passes through Sri Ganganagar, Nagaur, Jodhpur, and Barmer in Rajasthan. According to IMD, conditions are favourable for further withdrawal from additional parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat over the next two days.
|
Region |
Current Status |
Forecast |
|
Rajasthan |
Monsoon withdrawal line passing through Jodhpur, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar |
Further withdrawal in next 2 days |
|
Punjab |
Partial withdrawal |
More areas likely to see withdrawal soon |
|
Gujarat |
Initial withdrawal observed |
Likely to progress further |
Northeast India to Receive Heavy Showers
The northeast is expected to witness consistent rainfall due to cyclonic circulations over Bihar, Assam, and Meghalaya. Arunachal Pradesh is set for very heavy rainfall on September 16, while Nagaland, Assam, and Meghalaya will face heavy spells on September 16. Rainfall activity will continue across Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura till September 21.
|
State |
Rainfall Forecast |
Intensity |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Sept 16-17 & Sept 20-21 |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Sept 16-21 |
Heavy showers |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Sept 16-21 |
Moderate to heavy rain |
South Peninsular India: Gusty Winds and Showers
Southern states will continue to receive rainfall accompanied by gusty winds of 30–40 kmph. Tamil Nadu will see spells from September 16–19, while Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam will face strong winds and rain in coming days. Telangana, Rayalaseema, and North Interior Karnataka are expected to witness moderate to heavy rainfall until September 17.
|
Region |
Forecast Period |
Key Highlights |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Sept 16–19 |
Rain with isolated heavy falls |
|
Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam |
Sept 16 |
Rain & winds 30–40 kmph |
|
Telangana, Rayalaseema, North Interior Karnataka |
Sept 16–17 |
Heavy rainfall in parts |
East & Central India: Heavy Rain Spells Ahead
East and Central India will witness widespread showers, with Bihar, Jharkhand, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim on high alert for very heavy rainfall between September 16–17. Andaman & Nicobar Islands will also face repeated spells from September 17–20.
|
State/Region |
Forecast Dates |
Rainfall Intensity |
|
Madhya Pradesh, Odisha |
Sept 16 |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
Sept 16–19 |
Heavy to very heavy showers |
|
|
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim |
Sept 16–17 |
Very heavy rainfall |
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Sept 17–20 |
Moderate to heavy |
West India: Extremely Heavy Rain Over Konkan
Maharashtra and Gujarat are likely to see intense spells, with Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra forecast to receive extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) on September 16. Marathwada will also experience very heavy showers on September 16.
|
Region |
Forecast Period |
Rainfall Intensity |
|
Konkan & Goa |
Sept 16–18 |
Heavy |
|
Madhya Maharashtra |
Sept 16–18 |
Very heavy on Sept 16 |
|
Marathwada |
Sept 16–17 |
Very heavy on Sept 16 |
|
South Gujarat |
Sept 16 |
Isolated heavy showers |
Northwest India: Rain in the Hills
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will receive rainfall on September 16, with Uttarakhand expected to face very heavy downpours on September 16. East Uttar Pradesh will also see prolonged spells until September 19.
|
State |
Forecast Period |
Highlights |
|
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand |
Sept 16 |
Heavy rainfall in hilly regions |
|
East Uttar Pradesh |
Sept 16 |
Very heavy |
|
West Uttar Pradesh |
Sept 16 |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
Delhi-NCR Weather Outlook
The national capital region will not see significant rainfall activity but will experience fluctuating temperatures and partly cloudy skies from September 16–18. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain slightly above normal, before dipping below normal later in the week.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Temp (Max/Min) |
Wind Forecast |
|
Sept 16 |
Partly cloudy |
33–35°C / 23–25°C |
NW winds 10–20 kmph |
|
Sept 17 |
Partly cloudy |
32–34°C / 23–25°C |
NW→SW winds up to 25 kmph |
|
Sept 18 |
Partly cloudy |
32–34°C / 23–25°C |
N→NE winds 8–15 kmph |
As the southwest monsoon begins its retreat from northwestern India, the rest of the country continues to see active weather systems driving heavy rainfall.
