Southwest Monsoon Withdraws Early from Delhi and Northwest India Amid Bay of Bengal Depression
The southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi and parts of northwest India on September 23, two days earlier than the normal date of September 25, marking the earliest retreat from Delhi since 2002. Despite the early withdrawal, Delhi recorded 16% above-normal rainfall this season. The monsoon has also receded from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. Meanwhile, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rain to eastern and central India, including eastern Uttar Pradesh, over the coming days.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatoday, thetribune, news18, moneycontrol, hindustantimes, indiatoday, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 23 Sept, 07:19 am. Other outlets followed.