Monsoon Advances Early in South India, Maharashtra to See Rains by June 6

Pune, 30th May 2024: Monsoon rains have made an early arrival in South Tamil Nadu and Northeast India, including Kerala, bringing much-needed relief from the relentless heatwave and potential water scarcity. The rains began on Thursday, May 30, two days ahead of schedule, marking a significant shift in the region’s weather patterns.

According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon has reached most parts of Kerala, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Assam in Northeast India. Additionally, the monsoon is now active over Lakshadweep, the South and Central Arabian Sea, and South Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Anupam Kashyapi, a retired scientist from the Meteorological Department, has predicted favorable weather conditions for monsoon rains in Kerala, which began two days earlier than usual. He anticipates that monsoon rains will enter Maharashtra by June 5 or 6 without any delay. He also forecasts the onset of monsoon in Konkan by June 6, albeit in a light form.

Typically, monsoon rains arrive in Kerala by June 1, but this year they have come early, arriving on May 30. Similarly, the monsoon usually reaches Northeast India around June 5, but this year, it has arrived a full week ahead of schedule. Heavy rain is forecasted for the next four days across South India, including the Northeast.

“The ongoing heat waves in North India, including regions like Rajasthan and Delhi, are expected to subside starting Friday, May 31,” according to the Meteorological Department.

Historical Monsoon Arrival Dates in Kerala

– 2013: June 1
– 2017: May 30
– 2019: June 8
– 2020: June 1
– 2021: June 3
– 2022: May 29
– 2023: June 8
– 2024: May 30