Health & Environment
Southwest Monsoon Withdraws Entirely as Northeast Monsoon Commences
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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The India Meteorological Department announced the complete withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the country on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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The southwest monsoon concluded with 759.4 mm of rainfall, which is 12.6% below the normal average of 868.6 mm due to El Nino conditions.
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Concurrently, northeast monsoon rainfall activity commenced over parts of south peninsular India, bringing wet spells and isolated heavy falls.