Heavy rain likely across India till 26 Sep as monsoon withdrawal begins Monday

New Delhi: Heavy rain is expected across the country between Sunday and Thursday due to formation of a low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal and as the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, delayed this year, begins on Monday from west Rajasthan and Kachchh. The normal date for monsoon to begin withdrawal from extreme northwest India regions is 17 September, but due to successive weather systems developed in recent days, the monsoon has been active throughout September.