Published: Jun 02, 2026, 13:57 IST | Updated: Jun 02, 2026, 13:57 IST
India's southwest monsoon is closing in on Kerala, but forecasters say the season's opening phase is likely to be modest rather than vigorous. The latest India Meteorological Department model guidance indicates that strong upper-level winds,
Which is a key ingredient for a robust monsoon surge, may only become established over southern India after June 5 or 6.