IMD Forecasts Southwest Monsoon Withdrawal from Northwest India Starting September 19
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the southwest monsoon will begin withdrawing from northwest India, particularly West Rajasthan, around September 19, close to the normal withdrawal date. Despite this, rainfall is expected to continue in parts of Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and northeastern India through mid-September. The monsoon season has seen a 15 percent rainfall deficit nationally, influenced by strengthening El Niño conditions. Additionally, a potential low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may bring renewed rain to eastern and central India later in September, though its development remains uncertain.
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 (48/100). 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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