Early Arrival of Southwest Monsoon in Kerala
🗓️ Date of Arrival:
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May 24, 2025 – The southwest monsoon made landfall in Kerala, marking the earliest onset since 2009.
📅 Historical Context:
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Typically, the monsoon arrives in Kerala around June 1.
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The earliest recorded arrival was on May 11, 1918.
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In recent years, the monsoon arrived on:
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May 30 (2024)
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June 8 (2023)
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May 29 (2022)
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June 3 (2021)
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June 1 (2020)
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June 8 (2019)
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May 29 (2018)India Today+1Business Standard+1The Times of India+3Business Standard+3Onmanorama: Kerala News & Videos+3Business Standard+2Onmanorama: Kerala News & Videos+2India Today+2
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🌍 Regional Impact:
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The monsoon has also advanced into parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram, and Puducherry.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts further spread into Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal in the coming days.mint+2India Today+2India Meteorological Department+2
⚠️ Weather Alerts:
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The IMD has issued Red Alerts for Kannur and Kasaragod districts in Kerala due to expected heavy rainfall.
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Orange Alerts have been issued for the remaining districts.
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Warnings for extremely heavy rainfall are also in effect for coastal Karnataka, Konkan, and Goa.RediffWikipedia+3India Today+3Business Standard+3
🌾 Agricultural Significance:
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The early monsoon arrival is beneficial for sowing kharif crops such as rice, maize, and cotton.
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The timely rains are expected to improve soil moisture levels, potentially leading to better crop yields.indiatimes.com+1Reuters+1
📉 Climate Considerations:
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While the early onset is advantageous, experts caution that it does not necessarily predict the overall distribution or total volume of seasonal rainfall.
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The IMD has forecasted above-normal rainfall for the 2025 monsoon season, continuing the trend from 2024.Onmanorama: Kerala News & VideosThe Times of India+3Business Standard+3Reuters+3
