Senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka cabinet over portfolio allocation, while K. H. Muniyappa also voiced dissatisfaction. Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the concerns would be addressed through discussions

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