The southwest monsoon generally kicks off in June and starts to retreat by September 17. However, the rains continued this year, which helped to replenish reservoirs but damaged the harvesting of some crops.

India had received a cumulative rainfall surplus of 5 per cent, with nearly all regions reporting above-average precipitation. But rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon has fallen short of the long period average in eastern and northeastern states,

The India Meteorological Department has announced that the monsoon is beginning to withdraw from parts of West Rajasthan and Kutch, marking a delayed retreat. This year's monsoon season is expected to conclude with above-normal rainfall,