Monsoon withdraws from Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana

The Southwest Monsoon 2025 has officially withdrawn from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh today, marking the end of the four-month-long rainy season in the region.

From June 1 till September 24 (0830 hrs), Chandigarh, has received 1,071.2 mm of rainfall, which is 27.9 per cent above normal. Mohali and Panchkula, too, have recorded normal to above-normal cumulative rainfall this season.

The withdrawal paves the way for mainly dry and clear weather in the coming days.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry conditions will prevail over Punjab, Haryana and the Tricity during the next 5-6 days. Skies are likely to remain mainly clear, and temperatures will hover on the higher side of normal.

Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 35.3°C, about 3°C above normal, while the minimum settled at 24.2°C, 1°C above normal. Relative humidity ranged between 89 per cent (morning) and 45 per cent (evening). No rainfall was recorded in the past 24 hours.

In Mohali, the maximum touched 34.4°C with a minimum of 25.7°C, while Panchkula also experienced dry conditions with similar temperature ranges.

IMPACT OF MONSOON WITHDRAWAL

• Crops: Kharif harvest (paddy, maize, cotton) enters maturity stage
• Dry spell aids harvesting & reduces pest/disease risk
• Farmers may need to plan irrigation for late-sown crops
• Water Table: Above-normal rainfall in Chandigarh ( 27.9%) has helped recharge groundwater & reservoirs
• Storage levels comfortable for upcoming rabi sowing
• Air Quality: Dry, clear conditions likely to cause gradual rise in dust & pollutants
• Stubble-burning season ahead may worsen AQI across Punjab, Haryana & Tricity
• Temperature Trend: Days to remain warm (35-37°C), nights relatively humid
• Post-monsoon cooling expected by early October