Southwest Monsoon Finally Reaches Kerala, Odisha Likely to Receive Rains by June 8–12
The Southwest Monsoon has officially reached Kerala on June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced. Although it was expected to arrive around May 26, the monsoon made a delayed onset this year. Heavy rainfall is forecast across Kerala until June 9, with Orange Alerts issued for eight districts, including Thiruvananthapuram. Several areas may receive 7–20 cm of rain. The IMD expects the monsoon to advance rapidly across the country, and Odisha is likely to experience its onset between June 8 and June 12, bringing relief to farmers and ending the prolonged summer heat.
The wait is finally over as the Southwest Monsoon has officially arrived in Kerala. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the monsoon made its onset over Kerala on June 4, marking the beginning of the country's rainy season. Earlier, the IMD had predicted the monsoon's arrival around May 26. However, despite expectations of an early onset, the monsoon reached Kerala with a slight delay this year. Under the influence of the monsoon, widespread rainfall is continuing across several parts of Kerala. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state until June 9. An Orange Alert has been issued for eight districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, warning of intense rainfall activity. Several areas are expected to receive between 7 and 20 centimeters of rainfall during this period. Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious in view of the possibility of waterlogging and localized flooding. The weather agency has also stated that the monsoon is expected to advance rapidly into other parts of the country over the coming days. The arrival of the monsoon is particularly significant for farmers, as it marks the beginning of the crucial agricultural season.Meanwhile, Odisha is likely to witness the onset of the Southwest Monsoon between June 8 and June 12, bringing much-needed rainfall to the state and providing relief from the prevailing summer heat.