New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- A satellite image has captured a sharp contrast in India's weather, with large parts of the east, centre and south covered by dense clouds while the northwest appears significantly clearer.

The INSAT-3DS image, captured on September 24, shows how weather conditions are varying widely across the country as September draws to a close and the southwest monsoon enters its withdrawal phase.

The satellite view presents a striking difference between India's eastern and northwestern regions.

Dense cloud formations dominate areas around central and eastern India, with substantial cloud cover also visible over southern parts and the Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, the skies over Rajasthan, Gujarat and several adjoining areas app...