The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, which resulted in five percent excess rainfall across the country, began on Monday. However, despite this,

However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted another round of widespread showers for several regions in the coming days.

The southwest monsoon has begun its retreat from India, starting from western Rajasthan and Kutch. Despite bringing 5% excess rainfall nationwide, several areas experienced deficient rains. The India Meteorological Department predicts further withdrawal and ongoing widespread rains in various regions over the coming week.

After bringing bountiful showers across large parts of India, the south-west monsoon has embarked on its return journey, beginning from western Rajasthan and Kutch

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), despite the initial withdrawal from west Rajasthan, an incoming Low-Pressure System (LPS) might delay the monsoon's exit from certain areas in the north and northwest regions of India.

Overall sowing of kharif crops such as paddy, pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals and sugarcane have been up 1.5% on year at 110.46 million hectare (MH) so far.