IMD Forecasts Timely Arrival of Southwest Monsoon in Kerala
IMD expects southwest monsoon to reach Kerala around its usual onset date in early June
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates that the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala around its typical onset date in early June. The monsoon is expected to first arrive over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands around May 20, with further developments in the Bay of Bengal.
- 01IMD predicts the southwest monsoon will hit Kerala in early June.
- 02Monsoon expected to reach the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by May 20.
- 03Forecast indicates monsoon onset in parts of the south Bay of Bengal.
- 04IMD provides an extended range forecast for the next two weeks.
- 05Weather patterns are being closely monitored for further updates.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected that the southwest monsoon will arrive in Kerala around its usual onset date in early June. The monsoon is anticipated to first make landfall over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by May 20. Following this, the IMD forecasts the onset of the southwest monsoon over parts of the south Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea towards the end of the second week of May. This timely arrival of the monsoon is crucial for the agricultural sector in Kerala, which relies heavily on seasonal rains for crop cultivation.
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The timely arrival of the southwest monsoon is vital for farmers in Kerala, as it ensures adequate rainfall for crops, which can affect food supply and prices.
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