People walk with umbrellas during the rain that lashed in Kochi, Kerala. File
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With conditions favourable for the Southwest monsoon to further advance, the IMD had issued a heavy rainfall warning for over 15 districts in the western and southern parts of Tamil Nadu.Read | Monsoon ‘likely to set in’ over Kerala around June 4: IMDThe southwest monsoon is expected to onset over Kerala around June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had said. Typically, the monsoon arrives in Kerala around June 1, marking the beginning of the southwest monsoon season (June- September).Also Read | 2026 to be driest in 11 years. How badly can a deficient monsoon hit crop output?The IMD had earlier said the monsoon onset over Kerala would take place on May 26. However, it was delayed, and the department stated on May 29 that the onset could occur the following week. The IMD stated that India is expected to see 90% of the long-period average (LPA) this year.Follow the live for more updates:June 04, 2026 07:26 Kerala monsoon onset: Why southwest monsoon arrival matters for India
Kerala monsoon onset: Why southwest monsoon arrival matters for IndiaKerala monsoon onset on June 4, 2026: As heavy rains trigger IMD alerts, the Kerala monsoon onset is proven vital for India's agriculture and economy.June 04, 2026 07:23 Ahead of monsoon, Palghar district administration organises seminar on lightning safety
