India's monsoon has started to withdraw from the country, eight days later than usual, according to the India Meteorological Department. The late retreat of the monsoon has been occurring for the past 13 years, and any delay in its withdrawal can impact agricultural production. India has received less rainfall than normal this monsoon season, with 780.3 mm compared to a normal of 832.4 mm. A normal monsoon was predicted for India, although El Nino conditions could affect the latter half of the season.
