Monsoon arrives early: Kerala receives first showers 8 days ahead of schedule
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest onset since 2009, reaching eight days ahead of schedule. While the timing of the monsoon's arrival in Kerala varies annually, meteorologists emphasize that it doesn't directly influence the total rainfall or its distribution across India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest onset since 2009, reaching eight days ahead of schedule. While the timing of the monsoon's arrival in Kerala varies annually, meteorologists emphasize that it doesn't directly influence the total rainfall or its distribution across India.
