The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala on 4 June 2026.
The southwest monsoon set in over Kerala on 4 June 2026, three days later than the normal onset date of 1 June.
The IMD issued orange alerts in several districts of Kerala as heavy rains and thunderstorms affected the state.
The monsoon onset was initially forecast earlier, but it got delayed due to changing weather conditions over the Arabian Sea.
The IMD stated that the monsoon has now advanced into parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Kerala, and adjoining regions of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.