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India Meteorological Department confirms monsoon withdrawal from Jharkhand

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 12

The latest in this situation

  1. IMD reports monsoon withdrawal conditions in Jharkhand.
  2. IMD issued specific flood and rainfall predictions for Jharkhand.

How it started

11 reports, 8 independent, last reported Oct 12. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The India Meteorological Department reported that the southwest monsoon completely withdrew from Jharkhand on October 12, 2026, two days ahead of the normal date of October 5. The state recorded 1,005.7 mm of cumulative seasonal rainfall, which was a deficit of just 2% against the long-period average. The IMD has since forecast morning fog and partly cloudy skies over the coming days.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The withdrawal of the monsoon and the recorded rainfall totals influence regional agricultural planning and infrastructure management. Previous reports indicated that the region had faced flash flood risks and heavy rainfall events.

From indiatimes.com, newindianexpress.com, theindianawaaz.com

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  1. IMD reports monsoon withdrawal conditions in Jharkhand.1 source
  2. IMD issued specific flood and rainfall predictions for Jharkhand.1 source
  3. IMD issues advisories regarding the monsoon advance into multiple states of India.1 source
  4. IMD is providing weather forecasts for the state of Jharkhand.1 source
  5. El Nino is causing slow monsoon progress, prompting IMD to issue specific forecasts for Maharashtra farmers.1 source

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