When will the monsoon arrive in Kerala? IMD predicts early onset this year; Details here | Today news

The start of the southwest of the Monsoon over the Indian continent begins with its arrival in Kerala, which is an indication of a move from the hot, dry season after the rainy season. It typically comes around June 1, with a margin of ± 7 days, and brings much -needed relief from the intense summer heat as it moves north. According to an official release by the India Meteorological Department, the Southwestern Moeston will arrive in Kerala on May 27 this year, slightly earlier than the typical start date of June 1. If the monsoon showed up like prediction, it would be the earliest onset of the Indian continent since 2009, when it arrived on May 23, according to IMD data. Monsoon arrival trends over the past five years over the past five years the monsoon arrived early on two occasions -2022 and 2024. In both years, the Monsoon start on May 29 and May 30, respectively, took place, according to IMD data. Prediction verification for the recent five years (2020-2024). (Source: IMD) In ​​2024, the southwest mushon rainfall brought to a four-year peak, with about 108% of the long-period average (LPA), a total of 934.8 mm, compared to the LPA of 868.6 mm. For the season, the IMD had a forecast over the normal rainfall, which predicted 106% of the LPA. For 2025, the IMD predicted that the rainfall in the southwest of the monsoon (from June to September) is likely to be above normal, more than 104% of the long period for the country. Southwest Monsoon advanced: IMD Meanwhile, the Southwestern Moeson has advanced further over a few parts of the South Arabian Sea, Maldive and Comorin area, the South Bay of Bengal, remaining parts of Andaman Islands and some parts of the eastern Bay of Bengal. According to IMD, conditions are favorable for further progress of the southwest of the monsoon of a few parts of the South Arab, Maldive & Comorin area, South Bay of Bengal, Central Bay of Bengal, and some parts of the northeastern Bay of Bengal during the next three-four days. The southwest of the Monsoon usually starts to withdraw from Northwestern India at about September 17 and withdraw completely by October 15. In the April forecast, the IMD predicted above-normal cumulative rainfall for the 2025 season, and the concerns about the potential impact of El Niño, which is generally linked to reduced rainfall in the Indian subcontinent. The monsoon is essential for India’s agricultural sector, which maintains the livelihood of about 42% of the population and contributes about 18% to the country’s GDP. In addition, Monsoon plays a critical role in supplementing reservoirs, which is essential for drinking water and power generation across the country. (With input of agencies)