AGARTALA, Oct 15: The Southwest Monsoon withdrew from the entire state of Tripura on October 15, 2026, close to its normal withdrawal date, the Meteorological Centre, Agartala, announced on Thursday.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tripura recorded 1,160.1 mm of rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season, against the normal of 1,391.1 mm, marking a 17 per cent deficit.
The highest daily rainfall recorded in the state during the season was 229.2 mm in West Tripura, the department said.
Dry weather prevailed across the state during the 24 hours preceding the announcement, indicating a shift towards drier conditions following the monsoon’s withdrawal.
The withdrawal date was similar to that of the previous year, when the monsoon retreated from the entire state on October 14, 2025.
With the monsoon season ending, predominantly dry weather is expected to prevail across Tripura. The IMD has advised residents to follow its subsequent weather updates.
