Northwest India, including Delhi, is currently experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures as the region transitions following the monsoon’s withdrawal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that this warm spell will continue for at least another week before temperatures gradually decline. IMD Director General M Mohapatra explained that clear skies and direct sunlight are heating the region, and cold winds from the north have yet to arrive, which is contributing to the sustained warm weather.
On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 36.5°C, about 2°C above normal, while the minimum temperature was 24.8°C, 3°C above average. IMD officials expect the temperatures to remain higher than usual as the Navratri festival approaches. Although the monsoon officially ended on September 30, its full withdrawal from India is still ongoing, with the withdrawal line currently stretching across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Further monsoon withdrawal from these areas is expected in the coming days.
In contrast, southern and northeastern parts of India continue to experience heavy rainfall. The IMD reported that an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is bringing intense rains to North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. The full withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is anticipated by mid-October, at which point the northeast monsoon is expected to set in around October 15.
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