A significant shift in India’s weather pattern is underway as the southwest monsoon begins its gradual retreat. Following a chilly, rain-soaked Tuesday in the capital, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced a transition to clear skies and dry weather across Northwest India starting Wednesday, September 30.
Regional Weather Breakdown
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Northwest India: Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and parts of Uttar Pradesh will experience largely dry weather through the first week of October. Delhi’s temperatures are expected to rebound, with a projected minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 33°C on Wednesday, eventually climbing to 34°C–36°C in the coming days.
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Hilly Regions: While northwest plains dry out, isolated rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist in Uttarakhand through October 4, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh from October 2 to 4.
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Central India: Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh will continue to see scattered rain and thunderstorm activity.
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Northeast India: Wet conditions will persist across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura through October 4, bringing heavy rainfall to select areas.
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South India: The southern peninsula remains a primary wet zone, with the IMD forecasting heavy isolated downpours over the next four to five days, particularly affecting Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and South Interior Karnataka.
Key Takeaway: While residents in Northwest India can pack away their umbrellas and prepare for rising daytime temperatures, those in the southern and northeastern states should stay prepared for ongoing heavy showers.
