According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), his year, the southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala earlier by 5 days on May 25 as against the usual date of June 1.
Forecast of the Onset Date of Southwest Monsoon – 2025 over Kerala
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“This year, the southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 27, with a model error of four days,” the IMD said.
Typically, June 1 marks the official onset of the country’s rainy season, which spans 4 months. Post that the monsoon rains head northwards and cover the entire nation by mid-July.
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