This year, the southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 31, with a model error of ±4 days. The normal date of southwest monsoon arrival over the Kerala coast is June 1. However, in 2022, the southwest monsoon hit the Kerala coast on 29 May though the IMD termed it as near normal arrival. IMD, in its statement, said the Southwest Monsoon is likely to advance into the South Andaman Sea, some parts of the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the Nicobar Islands around May 19. The advance of the southwest monsoon over the Indian mainland is marked by monsoon onset over Kerala.

Source: Indian Express May 16, 2024 10:23 UTC