The southwest monsoon generally kicks off in June and starts to retreat by September 17. However, the rains continued this year, which helped to replenish reservoirs but damaged the harvesting of some crops.

India's monsoon rains started retreating from the northwest of the country on Monday, nearly a week later than normal, the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement. India's annual monsoon provides

The normal date for monsoon to begin withdrawal from extreme northwest India regions is 17 September, but due to successive weather systems developed in recent days, the monsoon has been active throughout September.

IMD expects heavy rainfall in different states of India including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Delhi and Mumbai are also likely to witness rainfall

IMD announces southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of west Rajasthan and Gujarat, setting stage for rabi crop sowing.

The IMD predicts that widespread rainfall will continue over parts of Gujarat and western India throughout the week, which could delay the withdrawal in those areas

The southwest monsoon is beginning to retreat after providing above-average rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

As per the IMD weather bulletin, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha are likely to have average rainfall for this whole week along with isolated heavy showers from 23 Sept to 26 Sept.

Delhi faced sweltering heat with a max of 36°C and worsening air quality as the monsoon's retreat is delayed. No rain expected until Tuesday.