The combined effect of the deep depression, an active monsoon trough and this strengthened Somali Jet has created favourable conditions for widespread, heavy rainfall across large portions of central and western India. 

Monsoon set to strengthen in August as India's rainfall deficit narrows to 14%: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon supplies about 75 per cent of India's annual rainfall, crucial for irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower. It begins in early June over Kerala and covers most of India by mid-July.

ISRO satellite captures monsoon clouds blanketing 95% of India; IMD issues rain alert

The southwest monsoon has reached Maharashtra and intensified rainfall across western India. Kerala is under red alert for heavy rain. Scroll down to check monsoon date for Delhi.

IMD issues red alert as heavy rains lash Kerala – When will monsoon reach Delhi?

India depends on the southwest monsoon for 75–80 per cent of its annual rainfall. The four-month rainy season is crucial for agriculture, supporting the cultivation of key kharif crops such as paddy, pulses and oilseeds, while also playing a major role in the country's economy.

Weather update: Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala by June 4, says IMD

Despite missing its early onset over Kerala, the southwest monsoon is advancing across the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, gathering momentum after a brief cyclone-induced delay. The IMD expects it to advance further over the next few days.

After brief delay, Southwest Monsoon begins regaining momentum: When will it rain in Northern India?

In its weather bulletin, IMD said Conditions are favourable for the system to advance over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands within 24 hours.

Southwest Monsoon to hit Kerala early, says IMD. How will it impact rainfall activity?

Tuesday (Oct 15) marked the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon and simultaneously, the northeast monsoon commenced, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

India: Southwest Monsoon ends, northeast monsoon begins; Chennai on red alert, IMD warns

Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India's farm-based economy. "This year, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 31 with a model error of four days," the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.

Southwest Monsoon to reach Kerala around May 31, predicts IMD

Above-normal rainfall is most likely during the 2024 southwest monsoon season (June – September) over most parts of South Asia, according to the South Asia Climate Outlook Forum. Watch to know more.

South Asia: Above-normal rainfall likely

As the southwest monsoon rains are lashing the Southern Indian state of Kerala, nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the state, while four teams have been deployed in Tamil Nadu, in districts adjoining Kerala.

India:13 NDRF teams deployed in Kerala & Tamil Nadu amid extremely heavy rainfall alert

Monsoon arrives in pandemic-hit Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert for Pune

The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal Karnataka, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. At present, several isolated places of Karnataka especially interior parts of the state is witnessing heavy rainfall and is expected to receive more in the next 24 hours.

Southwest monsoon active over Coastal Karnataka: IMD

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Monsoon set to strengthen in August as India's rainfall deficit narrows to 14%: IMD

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