Monsoon withdrawal to begin from western Rajasthan from September 19

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorm activity across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and parts of central India on September 18, with several regions expected to experience heavy precipitation.

The weather alert comes as the IMD has indicated that the monsoon withdrawal process is likely to commence around September 19, beginning from western Rajasthan and progressing eastward. The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon typically marks the transition from the wet season to drier conditions across India.

During this transitional period, the meteorological department has advised residents and authorities in affected states to remain vigilant as the combination of active monsoon systems and withdrawal patterns can lead to localized heavy rainfall and associated risks. The forecast suggests that the weather conditions are expected to evolve significantly over the coming days as the seasonal shift progresses.

The IMD continues to monitor atmospheric conditions and has indicated that further updates on the monsoon withdrawal timeline and regional impacts will be issued as weather systems develop.