Weather latest Update: Due to a low-pressure system formed in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, the retreating monsoon is pouring heavily on several states. On Tuesday, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in various parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, New Delhi, and Andhra Pradesh.
This sudden downpour disrupted normal life; roads were blocked due to waterlogging in many areas, while the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran, and Meghnad made for Dussehra were soaked and damaged, causing significant losses for small artisans. Following the heavy rainfall in the capital, Delhi, some airlines have issued advisories for passengers about possible flight delays.
A boon for agriculture, the rainy season will continue.
Agricultural experts believe that this rain will prove to be a boon for the sowing of the Rabi crop. While it may cause some damage to the Kharif crops lying in the fields, the crops have already been harvested in most areas. According to agriculture expert Suresh Singh Shekhawat, the returning monsoon will prove to be very beneficial for sowing the upcoming Rabi crops.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), new low pressure and western disturbances are likely to form over the next seven days. This will likely lead to thunderstorms and heavy rain in northwestern India (including states like Rajasthan, Delhi, and Punjab), as well as coastal areas and other states. According to the IMD’s post-monsoon forecast (October to December), rainfall activity is expected to continue across the country in the coming days.
Waterlogging from Delhi to Jaipur:
On Tuesday, isolated areas in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, and the Kutch and Saurashtra regions of Gujarat, recorded up to 110 mm of rain. In addition to the capital, New Delhi, heavy rains lashed several areas of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Ajmer, and Dholpur, leading to waterlogging in several areas of Jaipur.
The main causes of rain are:
Low pressure system: On September 30, a low pressure system formed over Saurashtra and Kutch regions along the Arabian Sea.
New System: Another new system will form in the Bay of Bengal on October 1st, with effects lasting for the next three days.
Western Disturbance:Â A new western disturbance will become active from October 4th, affecting various parts of northwestern India (Rajasthan, Delhi, and Punjab).
49-Year Record Broken: 8% More Rainfall This Monsoon Season
This year, the southwest monsoon season (June 1st to September 30th) in the country was more bountiful than expected. The country recorded 8% more rainfall than the long-term average. Compared to the average of 868.6 mm, 937.2 mm of rainfall was recorded this season. This filled most of the country’s reservoirs to the brim, but also led to floods and disasters in many places. The monsoon pattern appeared to be altered throughout the season, and this time the country received above-average rainfall 70 times, breaking a 49-year record.
Post-monsoon forecast: 115% more rainfall than normal possible
The IMD on Tuesday released its forecast for the post-monsoon season (October to December 2025). According to the department, South Peninsular India is most likely to receive 112% more rainfall than normal. The entire country may record more than 115% rainfall in the month of October. This excess rainfall may increase the risk of floods and transport disruptions, hence the department has advised all agencies to remain alert. However, the heaviest rainfall will occur in South India, while the remaining states will receive light to moderate rainfall.
