Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Monsoon Withdrawal Advances as Rain Forecast Across Several States
India’s weather agency says the summer monsoon is starting to pull back from some areas.
It may retreat from more places in the next two or three days.
At the same time, many parts of India are expected to get rain over the coming days.
The forecast covers areas in the northwest, central and eastern regions, as well as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Some places may get only a few showers, while others could have more widespread rain.
Chhattisgarh may also have thunderstorms, lightning and strong gusts on 8 October.
The monsoon is important because it supplies much of India’s yearly rainfall and supports farming and water supplies.
The India Meteorological Department says the southwest monsoon may withdraw from more areas over the next two to three days.
The forecast areas include parts of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, and some areas of Telangana and north interior Karnataka.
The current withdrawal line runs through parts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The IMD expects rainfall in parts of northwest India from 8 to 13 October, with timing and intensity varying by area.
Rain is also forecast in parts of central and eastern India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chhattisgarh may see gusty winds and thunderstorms on 8 October.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the forecast.
- What
- The southwest monsoon is expected to withdraw from more areas, while rainfall is forecast across several regions.
- When
- The withdrawal is expected over the next 2–3 days; rainfall forecasts cover 8–13 October.
- Where
- Parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and north interior Karnataka, along with areas of northwest, central and eastern India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Why
- The monsoon contributes about 70% of India's annual rainfall and affects farm output, reservoir levels and rural economic activity.
- Forecasting agency
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Expected withdrawal
- More parts of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, and some areas of Telangana and north interior Karnataka, over the next 2–3 days
- Current withdrawal line
- Through parts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Karnataka
- Rainfall forecast period
- 8–13 October, with local variations
- Chhattisgarh weather
- Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are forecast for 8 October
- Monsoon contribution
- About 70% of India's annual rainfall