Southwest Monsoon Expected to Arrive in Kerala by June 4, Bringing Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds
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- •The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala by June 4, marking the beginning of the monsoon season in the state.
- •The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Kerala between June 2 and 6, accompanied by lightning and strong winds with speeds ranging from 40 kmph to 50 kmph.
- •The IMD has issued an 'orange alert' for several districts in Kerala, indicating very heavy rainfall between 11 cm and 20 cm.
- •India is expected to see 90 per cent of the long-period average (LPA) this year, which is below normal, due to the emergence of El-Nino conditions.
- •The predicted heavy rainfall and strong winds may lead to waterlogging and disruptions in some areas, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala by June 4, marking the beginning of the monsoon season in the state. Typically, the monsoon arrives in Kerala around June 1, but this year's onset has been delayed. The IMD had earlier predicted the monsoon onset over Kerala to take place on May 26, but it got delayed, and the department revised its forecast on May 29, stating that the onset could happen in the following week.
