India — the spell eased on cue and the heavy focus moved north-east

EASING · September 17, 2026 · NO. 0917

THE WATER

Isolated very heavy rain over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim and over Assam and Meghalaya; the east and central India spell eased exactly on cue, and the next heavy southern window stays flagged Sep 19-21 over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. There is no official withdrawal statement yet.

THE RECORD

28 turning points on record since Jul 18 — the 8 most recent shown.

Sep 16building → easing

Sep 15easing → building

Sep 13cresting → easing · eased sharply

Sep 12active → cresting

Sep 11↑ firmed

Sep 8easing → active

Aug 28active → easing · became confirmed

Aug 27↑ moved up the board

WHO IT TOUCHES

Agricultureharvest and livestock decisions on five continents, and one of them can be read off a published schedule