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Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official start of rainy season
Updated On: 04 June, 2026 01:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, a few days later than its usual onset date of 1 June. Earlier forecasts had suggested the monsoon would arrive as early as May 26, but its progress was delayed
The southwest monsoon has now advanced across the entire Lakshadweep region. Representational Pic/File
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, marking the official beginning of India's four-month rainy season, reported the PTI.
The monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, a few days later than its usual onset date of 1 June. Earlier forecasts had suggested the monsoon would arrive as early as May 26, but its progress was delayed.
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