As withdrawal of South West Monsoon is progressing in the country, IMD took to its X handle to inform the same. IMD said, “SW monsoon is withdrawn from the southern peninsula and hence from the entire country around 15th October, when the circulation pattern indicates a change over from the south-westerly wind regime.”
The withdrawal of monsoon brings transition in weather conditions, the sky becomes clear and temperature comes down.
As it starts withdrawing from south, the pressure gradient becomes low and local pressure conditions affect the wind system. The southeastern coast of India experiences heavy rainfall during this period.
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Usually, the retreating monsoon season commences with withdrawal of South West Monsoon. The withdrawal begins around mid-September. It starts retreating from northwest India around 17 September and by October 15, it withdraws from the country entirely.
The SW monsoon is currently withdrawing from northern peninsula, which includes states of Uttar Pradesh, northern parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat. It has withdrawn from western UP, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat.
It will withdraw from southern peninsula by 15 October. Before its complete withdrawal, it will retreat from states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal.
Current Status of Southwest Monsoon Withdrawal
As per the IMD press release on 8th October, the line of withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon continues to pass through 29°N/84°E, Nautanwa, Sultanpur, Panna, Narmada Puram, Khargone, Nandurbar, Navsari and 20°N/70°E. It informed that conditions are favourable for withdrawal of monsoon from states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and some parts of Maharashtra during next 2-3 days.
This year, the withdrawal of SW monsoon began on 23 September, from Rajasthan and Kutch. It was slightly delayed due to building up of low pressure system in northwest India.
IMD said, “Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from parts of West Rajasthan and Kutch as of September 23, 2024, later than the typical September 17 date. Favourable conditions exist for further withdrawal from more areas of West Rajasthan, and adjacent regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat over the next 24 hours.”
According to IMD head, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, India experienced six depressions, 14 low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, one cyclonic storm ‘ASNA’ in the Arabian sea this year.
About South West Monsoon
South West Monsoon are the warm moist wind system that causes maximum rainfall in India. It usually begins from May. The period from June to September is known as South West monsoon period. It is characterised by sudden burst of rainfall. It sets over southwestern part of the peninsula and progresses towards the mainland in stages. By middle of the July, it covers the entire country.
This year, the South West Monsoon had arrived on 30 May in Kerala.
The IMD had earlier predicted withdrawal of SW monsoon from the southern peninsula and hence from the entire country only after 1st October. This was expected only when the circulation pattern indicates a change over from the southwesterly wind regime.
As per the IMD, South West Monsoon covered the entire country on 2 July 2024.
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