Southwest monsoon withdraws from entire country: IMD
Last year, the monsoon withdrew on October 16 from all of India, while it withdrew on October 15 in 2024 too
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Thursday that the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the entire country, coinciding with the start of northeast monsoon rains in southern regions. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka experienced widespread showers, with heavy rainfall in certain areas.
The monsoon season typically runs from June 1 to September 30, concluding on October 15 as per the long period average (LPA). Withdrawal dates have varied in recent years, ranging from October 15 to October 29 since 2000. The IMD noted the presence of multiple weather systems in southern India, contributing to the rainfall. Additionally, intense showers were reported in northwest India due to a western disturbance and two cyclonic circulations.
The monsoon withdrawal is progressing as expected, with the impact from northwest India expected to end by Friday. This year, India recorded 759.4 mm of rainfall, 13% below the LPA, largely influenced by a strengthening El Niño event. The WMO expects El Niño to intensify in the coming months, potentially bringing above-average temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns worldwide.
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