Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over Kerala, Karnataka
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kerala during the next week.
India’s southwest monsoon is gradually advancing after a brief delay, with IMD forecasting heavy rainfall in several states and possible pre-monsoon relief for heat-hit Delhi-NCR over the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala on Thursday (June 4, 2026). This is three days later than the normal onset date of June 1 and four days behind the date the department itself had forecast.