India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an update on the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon and the prevailing weather systems across India. While the monsoon is gradually retreating from northern and western states, active weather systems are bringing localized rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds in various regions over the next week.
Southwest Monsoon Withdrawal Progress
The southwest monsoon is slowly retreating from northern and western India. As of 20th September, the withdrawal line passes through Bhatinda, Fatehabad, Pilani, Ajmer, Deesa and Bhuj. Conditions are favorable for further withdrawal from parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir in the next 2–3 days.
Weather Systems Driving Current Conditions
Several upper air