New Delhi: The formal announcement of withdrawal of monsoon has been made, but due to deep depression formed in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea and active western disturbance over Pakistan, the pace of withdrawal has slowed down.

Due to activation of three systems simultaneously, the weather has again deteriorated in most parts of the country.

A new round of heavy rains is beginning in several states, including North India, raising the risk of significant damage to Kharif crops. Paddy, pulses, and oilseed crops ready for harvest in the fields could be damaged by the constant wetness. There is also a fear that produce stored in barns in rural areas could rot. Meanwhile, sowing of Rabi crops could also be delayed.

There is a possibility of rain in these states including Bihar

According to the Meteorological Department, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the northern districts of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh between October 4 and 5. Heavy rainfall is also likely in the Terai region and catchment areas of Nepal, which could lead to flooding in the lower areas of North Bihar. Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha are also expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. Due to the advancement of the Western Disturbance and the collision of moist winds, heavy rainfall is expected in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi-NCR after three to four days.

The weather may also deteriorate in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

The weather may also deteriorate in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh on October 6-7. A warning has been issued for heavy rain and even cloudbursts in Uttarakhand. Experts have advised farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh to immediately remove harvested crops from their fields and barns to minimize losses.

The last rain will have an impact on crops

GP Sharma, President of Skymet Weather, says this year’s monsoon was different from other years. It ended with 108 percent of the long-term average rainfall from June to September, but the distribution was uneven. Large parts of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh experienced a deficit, while areas like Marathwada and Rayalaseema recovered later. Heavy rains at the end of the season could severely impact crops there.

It may rain in these states

Due to pressure from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, light to moderate rainfall is also expected in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Meteorologists believe this widespread activity will delay the monsoon’s departure by a week. Rainfall may return to areas where it had already been declared withdrawn.