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IMD predicts dry spell in Delhi as southwest monsoon starts withdrawing
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 10:01 AM
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The India Meteorological Department says Delhi will experience largely dry conditions as the southwest monsoon begins to withdraw.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a bulletin indicating that the capital city will see predominantly dry weather as the southwest monsoon starts its retreat from the region. The forecast covers the coming days and suggests that rainfall, which had been sporadic earlier in the season, will be minimal across Delhi and its adjoining areas.
Meteorologists note that the withdrawal of the monsoon typically brings a rise in daytime temperatures and a drop in relative humidity, factors that could intensify heat stress for residents. The IMD advises people to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and monitor updates for any sudden weather changes.
Historically, Delhi experiences a brief dry spell during the monsoon's withdrawal phase, often followed by a brief resurgence of showers before the season fully ends. The current outlook aligns with past patterns, signalling a short period of dry conditions before the monsoon concludes later this month.
Meteorologists note that the withdrawal of the monsoon typically brings a rise in daytime temperatures and a drop in relative humidity, factors that could intensify heat stress for residents. The IMD advises people to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and monitor updates for any sudden weather changes.
Historically, Delhi experiences a brief dry spell during the monsoon's withdrawal phase, often followed by a brief resurgence of showers before the season fully ends. The current outlook aligns with past patterns, signalling a short period of dry conditions before the monsoon concludes later this month.