Monsoon to Retreat From Northwest India Next Week; 8% Surplus
• The southwest monsoon is expected to begin retreating from northwest India around September 17, according to the IMD.
• India has recorded an 8% surplus in rainfall this monsoon season, with varying surpluses across different regions.
• Rainfall activity is expected to continue in Northeast, East, and Southern India, even as the monsoon withdraws from the northwest.
IMD forecasts monsoon retreat after surplus rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the southwest monsoon is likely to begin its retreat from northwest India around September 17, following an above-normal rainfall season. The country has recorded an 8% surplus in rainfall compared to the seasonal average.
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