Considered the lifeline of India’s agriculture-based economy, the southwest monsoon may bring its first shower of rain to Kerala by May 27, five days ahead of schedule. The onset of monsoon in Kerala usually occurs on June 1. The India Meteorological Department said, “The arrival of South East Monsoon over Kerala this year may be premature. Monsoon is likely to knock over Kerala on May 27, and is expected to be further behind by four days on this date.
In the year 2009, the Southwest Monsoon reached Kerala on 23 May. According to meteorologists, the effect of Cyclone Asani is behind the early arrival of monsoon in Kerala. The announcement of the premature arrival of Southwest Monsoon comes at a time when regions of Northwest India are facing extreme temperatures. The Meteorological Department said that the arrival of monsoon is expected in Andaman and Nicobar Islands by May 15, seven days before.
Heavy rain in Meghalaya, 2 dead
Heavy rains in Meghalaya on Friday led to landslides at many places and rivers flowing above the danger mark. With this, two people died in rain-related incidents in the state. Traffic was disrupted due to landslides at various places in the state due to the rains that started on Thursday night, officials said. He said that the work of clearing the debris is going on. The Meteorological Department said that due to the weather conditions arising in the Bay of Bengal, the rain may continue for the next 24 hours.
Heat wave at most places of Delhi
Heatwave continued in most areas of the national capital on Friday with Najafgarh recording a temperature of 46.1 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for most places on Saturday. On the other hand, a yellow alert has been issued on Sunday. According to meteorologists, the temperature is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung Observatory on Saturday, while the temperature can reach 47 degrees Celsius at some places. Cloudy skies are forecast for next week.