Conditions Favorable for a Rapid Monsoon Withdrawal

08-Oct-2025 09:29 PM

New Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) states that the barrier blocking the monsoon's path during its return journey has now weakened, and therefore, the monsoon can now retreat at a faster pace.

The monsoon will depart from the remaining parts of Gujarat, some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and some areas of Maharashtra in the next 3-4 days. It may reach the southern peninsula during this period.

Meanwhile, a changing position is developing in the Bay of Bengal, signaling the end of the southwest monsoon and the arrival of the northeast monsoon.

However, heavy rains in several states during the monsoon's withdrawal journey are proving detrimental to Kharif crops.

An intense western disturbance is coming from behind and transforming into a low-pressure area over northern Rajasthan and adjoining Haryana.

This is a rare occurrence. It is believed that this western disturbance is developing into a depression, aided by moisture present in the remnants of the severe cyclonic storm Shakti.

Due to its impact and fury, heavy rainfall is likely to occur at many places in the hilly and plain areas of northwestern India, which will increase the possibility of damage to Kharif crops.

Not only this, it may also affect the speed of withdrawal of monsoon. The south-west monsoon is preparing to depart from there.

During the first week of October, Punjab received around 415 percent surplus rainfall than normal, Himachal Pradesh received 248 percent surplus rainfall, while Haryana,

Delhi NCR and Uttarakhand also recorded unusually heavy rainfall. Heavy snowfall has also started at many places in Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.