The Southwest monsoon has advanced into the southern Bay of Bengal, over Nicobar islands and the south Andaman Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Sunday said. In 2023, the southwest monsoon onset over the South Andaman Sea was realised on May 19. AdvertisementThe blue line indicating the region where the southwest monsoon onset has been realised (Photo credit: IMD) The blue line indicating the region where the southwest monsoon onset has been realised (Photo credit: IMD)The IMD follows certain criteria for considering monsoon advancement and onset. Considering all the above satisfied conditions, southwest monsoon has advanced into some parts of Maldives and Comorin area, some parts of South Bay of Bengal, Nicobar Islands and South Andaman Sea,” the IMD said. The Met department has issued a ‘yellow’ warning over the Andaman and Nicobar islands till May 22.

Source: Indian Express May 19, 2024 10:53 UTC