However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted another round of widespread showers for several regions in the coming days.

India's monsoon rains started retreating from the northwest of the country on Monday, nearly a week later than normal, the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement.

India had received a cumulative rainfall surplus of 5 per cent, with nearly all regions reporting above-average precipitation. But rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon has fallen short of the long period average (LPA) in eastern and northeastern states,

The southwest monsoon generally kicks off in June and starts to retreat by September 17. However, the rains continued this year, which helped to replenish reservoirs but damaged the harvesting of some crops.

The southwest monsoon is beginning to retreat after providing above-average rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

The IMD predicts that widespread rainfall will continue over parts of Gujarat and western India throughout the week, which could delay the withdrawal in those areas

As per the IMD weather bulletin, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha are likely to have average rainfall for this whole week along with isolated heavy showers from 23 Sept to 26 Sept.

Delhi faced sweltering heat with a max of 36°C and worsening air quality as the monsoon's retreat is delayed. No rain expected until Tuesday.