The eagerly anticipated 2024 Monsoon is set to arrive in Kerala on May 31, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat that has gripped most of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a ±4 day margin of error. The monsoon has already advanced into parts of the South Arabian Sea, Maldives, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Andaman Sea. Favorable conditions are in place for its further progression into the southern Bay of Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and parts of the east-central region within the next two days. Meanwhile, North India remains on high alert for a severe heatwave, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The heatwave conditions are expected to persist until May 25 in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.