With the arrival of the southwest monsoon eagerly anticipated, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the monsoon will hit Kerala on May 31, with a possible error margin of ±4 days. Various regions of the country have been experiencing intense heatwave conditions, making the arrival of the monsoon a highly anticipated event.
In Delhi, which is currently facing severe heatwave conditions, the monsoon is expected to arrive around June 27. Meanwhile, Mumbai is predicted to receive the monsoon between June 10 and 11. The IMD expects the monsoon to reach Bengaluru by June 13-14, with rainfall in the state commencing in the first week of June.
West Bengal, which recently faced the impact of Cyclone Remal, is likely to experience the onset of the monsoon between June 10 and 29. The exact arrival date will be determined based on the monsoon’s progression once it hits Kerala.
Overall, the arrival of the southwest monsoon is expected to bring much-needed relief from the prevalent heatwave conditions and provide a vital source of water for agriculture and drinking purposes.
