The Indian Meteorological Department predicted monsoons in Kerala by May 26, but the state remains dry as northern India faces extreme heat exceeding 45 degrees.
IMD had predicted monsoon arrival in Kerala on May 26
May 26, 2026
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What's the storyKerala is still waiting for the southwest monsoon to arrive, even though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted its arrival on May 26.
The southwest monsoon, which brings nearly 70% of India's annual rainfall, usually first hits Kerala before moving northward across the country over four months.
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In April, the weather agency predicted that the country would experience below-normal rainfall during the four-month season.
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IMD forecasts southwest monsoon to begin in Kerala on May 26, slightly earlier than the usual June 1 onset.
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