The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted a slight delay in the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, saying it is expected to start on June 4. There is a possibility of knocking till. The southwest monsoon normally enters Kerala on 1 June. This usually involves a delay or early of about seven days.

Monsoon will reach seven days late The Meteorological Department office said in a statement, “There is a possibility of a slight delay in the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala this year. Monsoon is expected to reach Kerala on June 4. May, 2021 reached on 3rd June and 2023 on 1st June.

Monsoon moves northwards through Karel The advance of the southwest monsoon over India is marked by the onset of the monsoon over Kerala and is an important signal denoting the transition from a hot and dry season to a rainy season. As the monsoon moves further north, these regions get respite from the scorching summer temperatures.

)Normal rainfall forecast despite El Nino – IMD The IMD last month said India is expected to receive normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite El Nino conditions. Rain-fed agriculture is an important component of India’s agricultural landscape, with net cultivated area 912 Percentage is dependent on this method. It is about 402 of the total food production of the country. percent, making it a significant contributor to India’s food security and economic stability

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Tue, May 16, 2023, 6: 14 PM IST