Mumbai experienced relief from scorching heat as the southwest monsoon made its way on Sunday. Tagore Nagar received the highest rainfall of 158.2 mm, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. Residents should be prepared for more rainfall and possible disruptions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the monsoon is expected to arrive in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, by June 13 or 14. The rainfall in the state is anticipated to commence in the first week of June. According to CS Patil, a meteorologist at IMD Bengaluru, the monsoon has already progressed over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is likely to reach the Kerala coast around June 1-2. Subsequently, it is projected to reach the Karnataka coast by June 6 or 7. It is important to note that the projected timeline could be affected by the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, potentially leading to a cyclone. Such cyclonic activity could delay the monsoon’s onset over the Karnataka coast by several days.
