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Updated on October 15, 04:00 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon withdraws from most parts of Central and East India
Southwest Monsoon has been further withdrawn from some more parts of Jharkhand, most parts of Chhattisgarh, remaining parts of Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat State and North Arabian Sea. It has also withdrawn from entire Marathwada and Konkan & Goa and some parts of Odisha, Telangana, North Interior Karnataka and Central Arabian Sea.
Updated on October 6, 03:00 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon withdraws from entire Madhya Pradesh
Southwest Monsoon withdraws further. The withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon now passes through Forbesganj, Ranchi, Raipur, Nagpur, Jalgaon, Veraval, Latitude 21.0°N/Longitude 65.0°E and Latitude 21.0°N/Longitude 60.0°E.
Updated on October 4, 03:00 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon withdraws from entire Uttar Pradesh
Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from entire Uttar Pradesh, some more parts of Madhya Pradesh, and some parts of Bihar.
As of today, October 4, the withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon passes through Forbesganj, Gaya, Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Latitude 21.5°N/Longitude 65.0°E and Latitude 21.5°N/Longitude 60.0°E.
Updated on October 1, 03:00 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon withdraws further
Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from remaining parts of West Uttar Pradesh, most parts of East Uttar Pradesh, some more parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat State and North Arabian Sea.
Updated on September 29, 03:00 PM (IST): Monsoon withdraws from North and parts of Central India
Southwest Monsoon has further withdrawn from entire Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and most parts of West Uttar Pradesh. It has also withdrawn from some parts of West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and North Arabian Sea.
As of now, the withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon passes through Dharchula, Etawah, Guna, Ratlam, Ahmadabad , Dwarka, Latitude 22.0°N/Longitude 65.0°E and Latitude 22.0°N/Longitude 60.0°E.
Updated on September 28, 05:00 PM (IST): Conditions favorable for further withdrawal of Monsoon
The withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon continues to pass through Amritsar, Hisar, Ajmer and Barmer. But, conditions now seem favorable for complete withdrawal of Monsoon from North and Northwest India. The cloud cover has reduced and this region has met most of the criteria for withdrawal of Monsoon.
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Updated on September 14, 02:00 PM (IST): Delay in Withdrawal from Northwest India
Withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon from rest of Northwest India has been delayed. Monsoon will defy its usual date of withdrawal, September 15, from this region. The withdrawal line will remain stagnant for another week, before it starts withdrawing from Delhi-NCR, Punjab and other parts of Northwest India.
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The withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon continues to pass through Amritsar, Hisar, Ajmer and Barmer.
Updated on September 09, 10:00 AM (IST): Latest update on withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon
Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from some parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. All these places remained dry during the last 24 hours. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, weather conditions are favorable for the further withdrawal of Monsoon from Northwest India within 3 to 4 days.
The withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon continues to pass through Amritsar, Hisar, Ajmer and Barmer.
Updated on September 08, 03:00 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from some parts of Punjab, Haryana
Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from some more parts of Rajasthan. Monsoon has started withdrawing from western parts of Punjab and Haryana as well. As of now, the withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon passes through Amritsar, Hisar, Ajmer and Barmer.
Conditions are now favorable for further withdrawal of Monsoon from some more parts of Northwest India during next 3 to 4 days.
Updated on September 08, 12:00 PM (IST): Latest update on withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon
The withdrawal line of Southwest Monsoon continues to pass through Anupgarh, Nagaur, Jodhpur and Barmer. Monsoon could possibly withdraw from some more parts of Rajasthan anytime now. Conditions are also favorable for its further withdrawal from western parts of Punjab and Haryana.
Updated on September 07, 12:40 AM (IST): Southwest Monsoon commences withdrawal from West Rajasthan
July and August are the core Monsoon months in India. Southwest Monsoon begins its four month-long journey in June, which witnesses an outburst of rain. September is the withdrawal month, receiving more of sporadic rain.
Withdrawal of Monsoon is never attempted before September 1 and it commences from extreme West Rajasthan. As Monsoon is conceived as a complex phenomenon, a very cautious approach is taken before announcing its onset or withdrawal. The figure above shows the actual and normal dates for withdrawal of Monsoon from India.
Just as the onset is eagerly awaited, even withdrawal is keenly followed in India. The criteria for withdrawal of Monsoon are:
a. Cessation of rain
b. Reduction in cloud cover
c. Reversal of wind pattern
d. Dip in humidity
e. Rise in temperatures
f. Establishment of anti-cyclone in Rajasthan
These features are generally watched for at least 5 days before announcing the withdrawal of Monsoon from a particular place. Along with the above mentioned features, the Monsoon trough also becomes less marked and remains closer to the foothills of the Himalayas.
We also keep in mind the spatial continuity of the Monsoon line. It’s a continuous and not broken line. According to the latest weather update, Southwest Monsoon has already commenced withdrawal from extreme West Rajasthan. As of today, September 7, the withdrawal line passes through Anupgarh, Nagaur, Jodhpur and Barmer.
Conditions are now favorable for its further withdrawal from some more parts of Rajasthan, some parts of Punjab and Haryana. Withdrawal of Monsoon from a particular place by no means should be construed as total cessation of rainfall. It could rain in Northwest India even after withdrawal of Monsoon, with just a passing Western Disturbance.
Withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon is a slow process. It takes about 15 days, from the date of commencement of withdrawal, for Monsoon to retreat completely from Rajasthan and some parts of Northwest India. Northeast and Peninsular India remain the rainiest pockets throughout September. The daily average rainfall for the country also comes down significantly.
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