New Delhi: The onset of the monsoon over the Indian subcontinent has been delayed fromits schedule by two days it’s now likely to hit the Kerala coast on June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) mentioned on Saunday.
“As per the latest meteorological indications, the southwesterly winds could strengthen further gradually from June 1, resulting in a likely enhancement in rainfall activity over Kerala. Hence, the monsoon onset over Kerala is likely to take place by June 3, 2021,” a authorities launch mentioned citing information launched by the climate division .
Director General of IMD, M Mohapatra mentioned there may be cyclonic circulation alongside the Karnataka coast which is hindering the progress of the Southwest Monsoon.
“The southwesterly winds could strengthen further gradually from June 1, resulting in likely enhancement in rainfall activity over Kerala. Hence the monsoon onset over Kerala is likely to take place around June 3,” the IMD mentioned.
Earlier this month, the IMD had predicted the arrival of monsoon over Kerala by May 31 with an error margin of plus or minus 4 days. On Sunday morning, the IMD, in its day by day bulletin, mentioned the onset of the monsoon over Kerala was anticipated to be round May 31. However, by afternoon it mentioned the onset is predicted to be by June 3.
The regular onset date for the monsoon over Kerala is June 1. This marks the beginning of the four-month rainfall season for the nation.
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