The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially declared the complete withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from across India. Simultaneously, the commencement of the much-anticipated northeast monsoon over southeast peninsular India has begun, bringing a fresh spell of rainfall to the southern states particularly Tamil Nadu, Kerala, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka. IMDs Regional Meteorological Centre Mumbai has predicted that Mumbai, MMR, along with the rest of Maharashtra will witness post-monsoon showers or unseasonal rain and thunderstorm activity throughout the week until October 19.

Talking to mid-day Sushma Nair, a scientist with IMD’s RMC Mumbai said,” Yes, the Southwest Monsoon has officially withdrawn from the country. However, the light rain and thunderstorm alert issued for Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra is part of post-monsoon showers or unseasonal rains. Like we witness pre-monsoon showers before June, the rain activities we will witness hereafter will be post-monsoon showers or unseasonal rain.”