“Monsoon this month has remained weak in the region as compared to the previous months, and is active mostly over peninsular India now,” said Chandigarh IMD director Surender Paul. This was due to heavy spells in July and August and above normal rain in June as well. Even though no rain is being recorded in the region, monsoon withdrawal is unlikely to happen before September 24, said Paul. Monsoon withdrawal cannot be declared while they are active,” he said. IMD had recently adjusted the normal monsoon withdrawal date for the city from September 21 to September 23, but this year it’s likely to be later than normal.

Source: Hindustan Times September 14, 2020 16:27 UTC