The onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala represents the start of the rainy season for the country. She said in the present condition, the south-west monsoon seems to be in a normal pace and even as there was a slight delay of one week, it should cover the country well within the period announced as of July 15. Earlier when there was an enhanced rainfall activity over Kerala during May 31-June 3, the westerly winds had not reached the required depth. However with a plus or minus four days error, the Met Department have said that has come in well within the forecast period. Also read: Why a late monsoon may not matter“These conditions were fulfilled on Wednesday in our monitoring.

Source: Indian Express June 08, 2016 07:11 UTC