They said the delay in the monsoon was a result of weak current conditions over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal and that it would take three to four days for the situation to improve.

“There has been a slight delay in the prevalence of the monsoon over the state and it is likely to continue till June 18. Conditions might change after that. Currently, the city is receiving less than normal rain or pre-monsoon showers, but this is expected to improve in a week. During that time, the temperature will fluctuate intermittently,” IMD director, weather central, Sunitha Devi said.