Southwest Monsoon Onset Soon Over Kerala: Mandatory Conditions To Be Fulfilled
The southwest monsoon has advanced over parts of the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and Sri Lanka, with conditions favourable for further progression. While rainfall and wind field criteria for Kerala onset have already been met, the Outgoing Long Wave Radiation (OLR) requirement is still pending. With rainfall expected to resume over Kerala from May 23, monsoon onset over the mainland may be declared between May 24 and 26 — potentially the earliest since 2009.
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