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Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Across India on Saturday as Monsoon Withdrawal Starts
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 01:36 AM
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Forecasts indicate widespread rain and thunderstorms across India on Saturday, coinciding with the onset of the monsoon withdrawal. The weather system is expected to affect many regions as the seasonal shift begins.
Meteorological forecasts suggest that a combination of moist air and atmospheric instability will lead to rain and thunderstorms over large parts of the country on Saturday. This activity is linked to the beginning of the monsoon withdrawal, a phase when the seasonal rain system starts to retreat from the subcontinent.
As the monsoon withdraws, the lingering moisture interacts with approaching western disturbances, often triggering isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Authorities advise the public to stay updated with local weather alerts and take necessary precautions during outdoor activities.
The weather pattern is typical for this time of year, marking the transition from the rainy season to the post‑monsoon period. No extreme weather warnings have been issued at this stage, but residents are encouraged to remain cautious of sudden downpours and lightning.
As the monsoon withdraws, the lingering moisture interacts with approaching western disturbances, often triggering isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Authorities advise the public to stay updated with local weather alerts and take necessary precautions during outdoor activities.
The weather pattern is typical for this time of year, marking the transition from the rainy season to the post‑monsoon period. No extreme weather warnings have been issued at this stage, but residents are encouraged to remain cautious of sudden downpours and lightning.