IMD Forecasts Southwest Monsoon Arrival in Kerala by May 31
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 22, 2024 13:26 IST2024-05-22T11:33:20+5:302024-05-22T13:26:05+5:30
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that the onset of the southwest monsoon is likely to set ...
IMD Forecasts Southwest Monsoon Arrival in Kerala by May 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that the onset of the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 31, with a margin of error of 4 days on both sides according to their model.
This forecast brings relief as many regions across India grapple with scorching heatwave conditions. Areas including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and parts of northwestern Madhya Pradesh are currently experiencing severe heatwave conditions.
Southwest Monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on 31st May with a model error of ±4 days: IMD
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2024
Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some parts of South Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maldives, Comorin area, South Bay of Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Andaman Sea today on 22nd May, 2024. pic.twitter.com/qjMSGlNr1u— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 22, 2024
The IMD has sounded a red alert for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts in Kerala, forecasting exceptionally heavy rainfall on May 22. An orange alert has been issued for eight districts, including the capital Thiruvananthapuram, where rainfall has been widespread. Furthermore, a yellow alert has been issued for six northern districts: Palakkad, Kozhikode, Kannur, Malappuram, Wayanad, and Kasaragod.
