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Delhi Remains Dry as Monsoon Pulls Back, Heavy Rains Forecast Across India
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 07:17 PM
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The monsoon has withdrawn from Delhi, leaving the capital dry, while meteorologists warn of heavy rainfall in several other regions of India.
The Indian monsoon has begun to retreat from the national capital, resulting in clear skies and dry conditions over Delhi. Meteorological agencies report that the withdrawal marks a shift in weather patterns as the system moves northward and eastward.
Despite the respite in Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for widespread heavy rain across multiple states, citing the presence of deep moisture bands still active over the subcontinent. Regions such as the western coast, central India and parts of the northeast are expected to experience intense showers over the coming days.
Authorities have urged residents in the affected zones to stay prepared, monitor local forecasts and avoid non-essential travel during peak downpours. The contrasting weather scenario underscores the uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall this season, with some areas receiving excess precipitation while the capital enjoys a brief dry spell.
Despite the respite in Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for widespread heavy rain across multiple states, citing the presence of deep moisture bands still active over the subcontinent. Regions such as the western coast, central India and parts of the northeast are expected to experience intense showers over the coming days.
Authorities have urged residents in the affected zones to stay prepared, monitor local forecasts and avoid non-essential travel during peak downpours. The contrasting weather scenario underscores the uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall this season, with some areas receiving excess precipitation while the capital enjoys a brief dry spell.