Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on June 4, says IMD in latest forecast
The India Meteorological Department has forecasted that the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala on June 4. This arrival is later than the typical June 1 date, following concerns about below-normal rainfall for the season.
Why it matters
The monsoon is critical for India's agricultural output and water security, making its timing and intensity a major economic and social factor.
The southwest monsoon is now expected to advance into Kerala on June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday (June 2, 2026).
The article reports factual meteorological data and official government statements without emotive language or political framing.
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