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Monsoon Retreat: Final Wet Spell Expected Across India
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 11:01 AM
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As the monsoon season draws to a close, meteorologists predict a final wet spell that could bring rain to several regions before the dry season sets in.
The monsoon season is gradually receding across India, with the last of the rainy days already fading from many parts of the country. Despite the overall decline, weather experts warn that a final wet spell could still arrive, bringing brief showers to several states before the dry season fully takes over.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a brief outlook indicating that pockets of rainfall may occur in the northern and central regions during the coming days. The expected precipitation is likely to be light and short‑lived, but it could still provide relief to farmers and help replenish water reservoirs.
Officials advise residents in affected areas to stay alert for sudden downpours and to take precautionary measures, especially in low‑lying districts prone to flooding. The final wet spell is expected to last only a few days, after which the country will transition into the post‑monsoon dry period.
While the monsoon's departure marks a shift in weather patterns, the lingering wet spell underscores the unpredictable nature of India's climate. Meteorologists will continue to monitor conditions closely as the country moves into the next season.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a brief outlook indicating that pockets of rainfall may occur in the northern and central regions during the coming days. The expected precipitation is likely to be light and short‑lived, but it could still provide relief to farmers and help replenish water reservoirs.
Officials advise residents in affected areas to stay alert for sudden downpours and to take precautionary measures, especially in low‑lying districts prone to flooding. The final wet spell is expected to last only a few days, after which the country will transition into the post‑monsoon dry period.
While the monsoon's departure marks a shift in weather patterns, the lingering wet spell underscores the unpredictable nature of India's climate. Meteorologists will continue to monitor conditions closely as the country moves into the next season.