After remaining stationary for nearly two weeks, the southwest monsoon has finally begun its withdrawal phase, marking a significant shift in weather patterns across western and central India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday announced that the monsoon has retreated from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. According to officials, the withdrawal line has now advanced up to Akola district in Vidarbha, and if conditions remain favourable, the complete retreat from the region could be declared within the next two days.
IMD officials said the monsoon has already withdrawn from Raxaul, Varanasi, Jabalpur, Akola, Ahilyanagar, and Alibag, indicating a gradual but steady progression of the retreat line.
The delay in withdrawal, meteorologists explained, was due to cloud stagnation over several regions, which slowed the process for nearly 14 days. However, with Cyclone Shakti weakening over the Arabian Sea, favourable atmospheric conditions have emerged, paving the way for the final phase of the monsoon’s exit.
This year’s rainy season brought above-average rainfall across Vidarbha, causing intermittent flooding and waterlogging in several districts. With the retreat now underway, the region is expected to experience drier weather conditions, signalling the transition toward autumn and winter.
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