Southwest Monsoon likely to enter Kerala on May 31 and Mumbai on 10 June
Southwest Monsoon likely to enter Kerala on May 31 and Mumbai on 10 June
According to media reports, the monsoon in Mumbai is likely to arrive around June 10.
Although media reports reveal of the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) says that the southwest monsoon will arrive in Kerala on May 31 will ensure a timely onset of the rainy season in Mumbai which according to them is June 10.
But following the increased rainfall activity in Kerala in the last two weeks of May, monsoon is expected to enter Kerala on May 31.
IMD predicts that overall, rainfall activity is likely to be above normal over east & northeast India, near normal over central & south Peninsular India and below normal over northwest India,”
The absence of anticipated cyclones over the Arabian Sea or the Bay of Bengal are creating a favourable situation for a timely beginning of monsoon showers in Mumbai. Monsoon has entered Andaman and is expected to reach Mumbai between June 10 and 11.
Last year, Mumbai rains got delayed by two weeks because of unfavourable weather conditions like Cyclone Biparjoy. Although, Mumbaikars have to wait till the second week of June to enjoy Monsoon, pre-monsoon showers will bring respite from scorching summer.
The metro city is likely to witness clear sky and very humid weather in the coming days. According to latest IMD forecast for Saturday and Sunday, the city will witness a minimum temperatures of 27 degrees Celsius. Whereas, the maximum temperature can hover between 33-35°C.
News Edit K.V.Raman
