Monsoon Onset In Kerala Likely In 2-3 Days, Says Bhubaneswar IMD Centre

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said conditions are becoming favorable for monsoon onset over Kerala during next 2-3 days.

In its night bulletin, the IMD said southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of South Arabian Sea, entire Maldives and adjoining areas of Lakshadweep and some more parts of Comorin area.

As per the latest meteorological indications, westerly winds have strengthened in the lower levels over the
south Arabian Sea and deepened. As per satellite imagery, there is increase in cloudiness over Kerala coast and
adjoining southeast Arabian Sea.

The IMD said with these conditions becoming favorable, the monsoon onset in Kerala is likely to occur during next 2-3 days. Further conditions are also favourable for advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area during the same period, it added.

Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a yellow warning for 10 districts in the state till 8.30 am on Saturday. Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi,
Kandhamal, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts during the period.