After a delay of a week, monsoon hit the Kerala coast on Saturday, marking the official commencement of the four-month rainfall season in the country. "Monsoon has made an onset over Kerala today (June 8)," said India Meteorological Department's Director General-designate Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.

After delay of a week, monsoon hits Kerala coast

The Kerala coast has been put on high alert following intelligence reports that boats allegedly carrying 15 Islamic State Terrorists had set off from Sri Lanka to the Lakshadweep islands, police said Saturday.

Kerala coast on high alert after IS boat reportedly sets off from Sri Lanka

The monsoon is considered normal if the average rainfall is between 96 to 104 per cent of long period average.

Monsoon has arrived in Kerala, 3 days ahead of schedule: IMD

Rain/ thundershower at many places on March 14 and 15 is very likely over south Tamil Nadu

Rains in Kerala, Tamil Nadu next two days due to depression over Arabian Sea: IMD

Sea condition will be rough to very rough over Comorin and adjoining sea areas during next 48 hours, the metrological office observed.

Cyclone alert along Kerala coast: Metrological department

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After delay of a week, monsoon hits Kerala coast

Kerala coast on high alert after IS boat reportedly sets off from Sri Lanka

Monsoon has arrived in Kerala, 3 days ahead of schedule: IMD

Rains in Kerala, Tamil Nadu next two days due to depression over Arabian Sea: IMD

Cyclone alert along Kerala coast: Metrological department