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Monsoon Not Expected to Begin Withdrawal Anytime Before Mid-September

The southwest monsoon is in full swing and is expected to not begin its retreat from northwest India till mid-September. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a fresh low-pressure system or cyclonic circulation is likely to develop in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to power up the monsoon after September 9.

The current forecast suggests the monsoon will remain active over northeast India and southern states till September 5.