Monsoon retreats from northwest India, 43 % of country still rain‑deficit
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The southwest monsoon has begun to withdraw from parts of western Rajasthan, ending the four‑month rainy season earlier than usual. The retreat is expected to continue over the next weeks, leaving a large portion of India, about 43 % of its area, in a rain deficit. This development signals the worst drought India has faced in 17 years, raising concerns about water shortages and agricultural impacts across the region. QUOTE: "The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from some parts of west Rajasthan today, against the normal date of September 17." — Deccan Herald
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 83% center, 17% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (4): Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Mint, Mid-Day
- Right-leaning (1): Times of India
Sources
- Monsoon retreat from parts of northwest India, country’s 43 per cent area still remains rain ‘deficit’ — Indian Express (center)
- As monsoon withdrawal begins, season may end with 10% deficit — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Southwest monsoon withdrawal begins as India stares at worst drought in 17 years — Deccan Herald (center)
- Monsoon withdrawal begins from western Rajasthan — Mint (center)
- Monsoon starts to withdraw from northwest India — Mint (center)
- Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana: IMD — Mid-Day (center)