Heavy rainfall has been affecting various states in India, including Delhi and NCR, for the past 48 hours, causing disruption to daily life. While sunny weather has returned to Noida, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for continued heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other states. The southwest monsoon is expected to begin its withdrawal from parts of northwest India around September 22, potentially marking the earliest withdrawal in eight years. Overall, rainfall in India since June has been 8% above normal, with significant regional variations, including excess rain in northwest and central India, but deficiencies in the east and northeast. Maharashtra, however, is experiencing weak monsoon conditions with significant rainfall deficits reported in major cities like Mumbai and Pune. Experts predict light rain spells in Maharashtra over the coming days, influenced by a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, though it may not significantly impact the state's rainfall.