Monsoon Retreats from Northwest India, Fresh Low-Pressure System to Trigger Heavy Rains in Odisha, Andhra and Central States: IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from parts of northwest India while warning of a fresh spell of rainfall in several regions due to multiple weather systems. The monsoon withdrawal line now extends through Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, with conditions expected to become favourable for its retreat from more areas within the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and another likely formation later this week are forecast to bring heavy rains across eastern, central, southern, and western India.

Monsoon Withdrawal Update

IMD said the withdrawal line currently passes through Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Jind, Rewari, Tonk, Mahesana, and Porbandar. In the coming days, more parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir will see the withdrawal of the monsoon.

Fresh Weather Systems in the Bay of Bengal

A low-pressure area is currently positioned over coastal West Bengal and north Odisha, which is likely to persist for the next 24 hours before weakening. However, IMD has predicted a fresh low-pressure system forming over the northwest Bay of Bengal around September 25. This system is expected to intensify into a depression and move westward, crossing the South Odisha–North Andhra Pradesh coast around September 27.

East & Central India to Witness Heavy Rainfall

Under the influence of the low-pressure system, East and Central India will see widespread rain with isolated heavy to very heavy spells. Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and parts of Madhya Pradesh will be the key rain-hit regions. Gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph are also likely.

Heavy Rain Forecast in West India

Several parts of western India are set to receive intense rainfall in the coming week. Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat are likely to see moderate to heavy showers, with very heavy spells expected later in the week.

Northeast India: Short Spells of Rain

Rain activity in the northeast will be less intense compared to central and western India. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will experience scattered heavy rainfall in short spells.

Southern States to See Strong Rains from Sept 25

The southern peninsula will also experience a fresh round of rain from September 25. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka will witness thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Strong surface winds of 30–40 kmph are also likely over Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

With the withdrawal of monsoon, Delhi-NCR is set to experience clear skies and pleasant conditions. Temperatures will remain near normal with a slight dip expected by September 25. Winds will blow predominantly from the northwest.

While the monsoon is retreating from northwest India, several regions, particularly in the east, central, and southern states, are gearing up for another wet spell. The upcoming low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall along the Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts by the weekend.