Monsoon enters India via Kerala, IMD issues orange alert for state
The India Meteorological Department announced the official arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala, marking the start of the rainy season. The monsoon is expected to progress northward across India over the coming weeks.
Why it matters
The monsoon is critical for India's agricultural sector and water security, impacting millions of livelihoods.
The southwest monsoon officially entered Kerala on Thursday, three days after its expected arrival date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. This marks the formal onset of the country’s four-month rainy season.
The report relies on official meteorological data and provides objective weather updates.
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