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Monsoon likely to retreat from West Rajasthan starting Sept 19, IMD says
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 03:31 AM
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The India Meteorological Department forecasts that the monsoon will begin withdrawing from West Rajasthan on September 19, marking the onset of the retreat phase in the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a short‑term outlook indicating that the monsoon may start withdrawing from the western part of Rajasthan on September 19. The forecast is based on the latest satellite observations and model simulations that show a gradual weakening of the monsoon trough over the region.
According to the IMD, rainfall intensity in western Rajasthan is expected to decline over the next few days, with a shift in the moisture axis towards central and eastern parts of the state. Farmers and local authorities have been advised to prepare for a reduction in precipitation and to monitor water reservoirs closely.
The withdrawal of the monsoon is a normal seasonal transition that typically begins in mid‑September across north‑west India. While the retreat may bring relief from heavy rains, it also raises concerns about water availability for irrigation in the arid zones of western Rajasthan.
Officials from the state agriculture department have urged growers to adopt water‑saving practices and to plan sowing schedules accordingly. The IMD will continue to issue daily updates as the situation evolves.
Stakeholders are watching the forecast closely, as the timing of the monsoon retreat can influence crop yields, groundwater recharge, and overall agricultural planning in the region.
According to the IMD, rainfall intensity in western Rajasthan is expected to decline over the next few days, with a shift in the moisture axis towards central and eastern parts of the state. Farmers and local authorities have been advised to prepare for a reduction in precipitation and to monitor water reservoirs closely.
The withdrawal of the monsoon is a normal seasonal transition that typically begins in mid‑September across north‑west India. While the retreat may bring relief from heavy rains, it also raises concerns about water availability for irrigation in the arid zones of western Rajasthan.
Officials from the state agriculture department have urged growers to adopt water‑saving practices and to plan sowing schedules accordingly. The IMD will continue to issue daily updates as the situation evolves.
Stakeholders are watching the forecast closely, as the timing of the monsoon retreat can influence crop yields, groundwater recharge, and overall agricultural planning in the region.