IMD Forecasts Southwest Monsoon Withdrawal from West Rajasthan Starting September 19
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the southwest monsoon will begin withdrawing from parts of west Rajasthan around September 19, marking the start of its retreat after a four-month season. Despite the withdrawal, rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, over the coming days due to active weather systems like low-pressure areas and western disturbances. This monsoon season has seen a 15 percent nationwide rainfall deficit, with southern and eastern regions most affected. The withdrawal is expected to continue gradually through October.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 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: businessstandard, indiatoday, thefinancialexpress, news18, hindustantimes, indiatoday, businessstandard, indianexpress, and 1 more. 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
indiatoday broke this story on 14 Sept, 02:01 am. Other outlets followed.