Weather Update: Monsoon begins retreat from North India, weather challenges persist

Monsoon Begins to Withdraw from North India, But Impacts Remain New Delhi: The monsoon is slowly withdrawing from North India, leaving behind a variety of weather impacts. Weather conditions vary across states like Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand. Severe humidity is troubling some, while heavy rain and landslides threaten others. Weather Update: Heavy Rains in Northeast and Hills, Rising Heat in Plains: IMD Forecast Humidity Adds to Trouble in Delhi-NCR While the recent rains in Delhi and surrounding areas brought some relief, the weather has now returned to a hot and humid state. Today, the sky will generally be clear in the capital, although light clouds may be visible in some areas. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature around 25 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is not expected, which could further increase the humidity, making it difficult for people to venture outside. Threat of heavy rain and landslides in Uttarakhand The monsoon is still active in the mountainous districts of Uttarakhand. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Haridwar districts. Heavy rain and landslides are expected in these areas. [caption id="attachment_157752" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Uttarakhand cloudburst triggers chaos across state[/caption] The State Disaster Management Department has advised people to avoid traveling to hilly areas, especially those where landslides have occurred in the past. Local administrations have also been instructed to remain vigilant. Monsoon remains active in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar The monsoon has not yet completely ended in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Light rain is expected in eastern Uttar Pradesh. While clear weather is expected in western Uttar Pradesh. Heavy rain alerts have been issued for some districts in Bihar—such as Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Sheikhpura, and Begusarai. Waterlogging and rising river levels are expected in these areas. The administration has been put on alert to prepare for any emergency. When will the monsoon completely withdraw? According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon may completely withdraw from Delhi-NCR and other plains in the next one to two weeks. However, its effects may persist for a few more days in Uttarakhand and eastern India. 25 years on, Uttarakhand still awaits a permanent capital; Gairsain movement gains push Although the monsoon is about to depart from North India, its last glimpse has brought many challenges. Heat and humidity prevail in some places, while rain and the threat of natural disasters remain. Therefore, people need to remain alert and informed about the weather.