The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, which resulted in five percent excess rainfall across the country, began on Monday. However, despite this,

After bringing bountiful showers across large parts of India, the south-west monsoon has embarked on its return journey, beginning from western Rajasthan and Kutch

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across various regions in India, including Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, as per the IMD forecast. Monsoon withdrawal continues, while a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal impacts southern states.

The southwest monsoon has begun its retreat from India, starting from western Rajasthan and Kutch. Despite bringing 5% excess rainfall nationwide, several areas experienced deficient rains. The India Meteorological Department predicts further withdrawal and ongoing widespread rains in various regions over the coming week.

The IMD predicted heavy rainfall over Coastal Karnataka and Maharashtra. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is predicted over Konkan and Goa till September 26, over Madhya Maharashtra on September 25 and 26 and over the Gujarat Region on Thursday.