IMD Forecasts Monsoon Withdrawal in Northwest India with Possible Late-September Rainfall Elsewhere
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the Southwest Monsoon will begin withdrawing from Northwest India around September 19, slightly later than the normal date. Rainfall is expected to continue in parts of Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and northern states until mid to late September. Meanwhile, a potential tropical system may develop over the Bay of Bengal between September 24 and 28, possibly bringing renewed rainfall to eastern and central India. However, uncertainties remain about this system's formation and path, while northwest India may experience dry conditions due to an anticyclone.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (49/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 14 Sept, 02:01 am. Other outlets followed.
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