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Monsoon Retreat Hits India's Major Cities Weeks Early
12 Oct
Summary
- IMD issues green alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar
- Southwest Monsoon withdraws from Mumbai earlier than usual
- Chennai expected to receive light rainfall, other cities remain dry
According to the latest weather updates, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a green alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar on October 12, 2025, indicating dry weather conditions in these regions. This comes as the Southwest Monsoon has officially withdrawn from Mumbai, marking its earliest retreat since 2018 when it exited on October 6.
While Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata are expected to remain dry, the weather forecast suggests that Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is likely to receive light rainfall of 0.2 to 0.8 mm on Sunday. The northeastern state of Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, is also predicted to observe dry weather on the same day.
The early withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon is a significant development, as it typically marks the transition to the Northeast Monsoon season in southern India. As the country prepares for the changing weather patterns, authorities in Chennai have announced extra flood prevention measures to gear up for the upcoming intense Northeast Monsoon.
