Overview

• The line of withdrawal currently runs through Sri Ganganagar, Nagaur, Jodhpur and Barmer, according to the weather office.
• Further retreat is forecast over more parts of Rajasthan and into sections of Punjab and Gujarat within the next two to three days.
• India’s seasonal rainfall stands about 7–8% above normal, with roughly 34–35% excess in the northwest versus about a 20% deficit in the east and northeast.
• This year’s monsoon arrived unusually early on May 24 and covered the country nine days ahead of the usual timeline.
• Short‑term alerts continue for isolated heavy rain over parts of the northeast, east and peninsular states, while models indicate a nationwide drop in rainfall from around September 18.