Southwest Monsoon Expected to Arrive Early in Kerala on May 26
Get Ready For Showers! Southwest Monsoon Likely To Reach Kerala On May 26 | Check State-Wise Forecast
Image: News 18
The southwest monsoon is anticipated to reach Kerala on May 26, nearly a week ahead of the usual June 1 date. The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in southern Kerala and forecasts an early arrival in several other states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, providing relief from heatwave conditions.
- 01The southwest monsoon has already reached the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on May 16.
- 02Bihar is expected to see monsoon rains between June 8 and 10, earlier than the usual June 15.
- 03Eastern Uttar Pradesh, including districts like Varanasi and Gorakhpur, may receive pre-monsoon rains between June 18 and 20.
- 04Southeastern Rajasthan is forecasted to receive rainfall between June 15 and 20.
- 05North Bengal is under a heavy rain alert, with thunderstorms expected in districts from Darjeeling to Cooch Behar.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The southwest monsoon is set to arrive in Kerala on May 26, marking an early onset nearly a week ahead of the typical June 1 date. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in southern Kerala, with yellow alerts in other districts, indicating a robust start to the monsoon season. The monsoon reached the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on May 16 and is expected to advance further across the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. States like Bihar may see monsoon activity by June 8-10, while eastern Uttar Pradesh could experience pre-monsoon rains from June 18-20. In Rajasthan, rainfall is anticipated in the southeastern districts between June 15-20, although western regions may have to wait until July. Meanwhile, North Bengal is bracing for heavy rainfall, while Maharashtra currently shows no significant monsoon movement despite cloudy conditions.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The early arrival of the monsoon is expected to provide relief from the ongoing heatwave conditions across several states, potentially lowering temperatures significantly.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Are you prepared for the upcoming monsoon season?
Connecting to poll...
More about India Meteorological Department
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.