Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:21am on 16 May 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala by May 31, marking the beginning of the crucial four-month rainfall period. This timing aligns closely with the normal onset date of June 1. The IMD had earlier predicted above-normal rainfall for the June to September Southwest Monsoon season. Two key factors contributing to the likelihood of abundant rainfall are a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and diminished snow cover in the northern hemisphere and Eurasia. The monsoon's timely arrival is significant for India's agricultural economy, particularly for the sowing of kharif crops in June and July.
