New Delhi: The weather across India is witnessing a sharp contrast as the monsoon begins its early withdrawal from the northern and western parts of the country while simultaneously unleashing intense rainfall over the eastern and southern states.
According to the latest daily bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a rain alert has been issued for 17 states across the country for tomorrow, September 24, 2026. The changing weather patterns are primarily driven by a deep depression that has formed over the Bay of Bengal, which is currently triggering heavy downpours across several regions.
While the monsoon has bid an early adieu to Delhi-NCR and major parts of Rajasthan, leaving behind rising temperatures and dry conditions, the situation is drastically different in the east. The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for Odisha and parts of West Bengal. Southern Odisha is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall in most places, with isolated areas bracing for extremely heavy showers.
The weather office has also forecasted widespread rainfall for Bihar tomorrow, anticipating significant showers across multiple districts. In Uttar Pradesh, the weather is expected to remain a mixed bag. While eastern and western UP will experience mostly dry conditions tomorrow, the IMD has warned of very heavy rainfall looming over the state between September 25 and 27.
Meanwhile, the southern peninsula is also on high alert. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified the southwest monsoon activity over Kerala. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for several northern districts of Kerala, including Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod for tomorrow. These areas are likely to experience strong winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph alongside heavy rain. The yellow alert has been extended to several other districts, including Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, for Friday.
In stark contrast, Delhi and the NCR region, where the monsoon withdrew two days earlier than usual, will see clear skies. The maximum temperature in the capital is expected to hover between 33°C and 35°C, with no chances of rain, marking the return of uncomfortable heat for the city’s residents. Similarly, temperatures have spiked in Rajasthan, with Jaisalmer recently recording a scorching 41.5 degrees Celsius following the monsoon’s departure.