India's monsoon begins to retreat after delivering surplus rains

India's monsoon rains have started retreating from the northwest, nearly a week later than usual, according to the India Meteorological Department. The extended rains have replenished reservoirs but damaged some crops ready for harvest. Monsoon rains this season have been 5.5% above average, with further retreat expected in parts of West Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat.