The monsoon of 2025 has brought good news for farmers and the general public in the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated on Friday that the Southwest Monsoon may begin its gradual withdrawal from Northwest India around September 15.
Weather Update: The Southwest Monsoon may commence its withdrawal from Northwest India around September 15. This information was provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday. The monsoon typically arrives in Kerala on June 1 and spreads across the entire country by July 8. The withdrawal of the monsoon from Northwest India usually begins around September 17 and it completely retreats by October 15.
Normal and Actual Rainfall During Monsoon This Year
According to IMD data, the country has received 836.2 mm of rainfall so far during the monsoon season, against a normal rainfall of 778.6 mm, which is 7 percent more. This excess rainfall has boosted better crop production in the agricultural sector and water accumulation in reservoirs. The monsoon arrived earlier than usual this year.
The monsoon had already made its landfall in Kerala on May 24, which was the earliest arrival since 2009. The monsoon had spread across the entire country by July 8, which was nine days ahead of the normal date. This was the fastest monsoon to cover the entire country since 2020.
Monsoon Withdrawal Date
The IMD has stated that the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon will begin around September 15 from West Rajasthan and some parts of Northwest India.
- The monsoon typically enters Kerala in early June.
- It spreads across the entire country by the first week of July.
- Withdrawal from northwestern states begins in mid-September.
- It completely retreats by October 15.
The IMD has cautioned that due to weather uncertainties during the monsoon withdrawal, there remains a possibility of floods or sudden heavy rainfall in some areas. The monsoon is like a lifeline for India's agricultural sector. Agriculture supports the livelihood of approximately 42 percent of India's population. Sufficient water accumulation occurs in reservoirs during this period, which is essential for drinking water and power generation.
According to the IMD's forecast, India was expected to receive 87 centimeters of long-term average rainfall during June-September 2025. The actual monsoon rainfall exceeded this estimate by 106 percent, which is above the 'normal' range of 96 to 104 percent of the long-term average rainfall.
