Monsoon 2026 Set to Hit Kerala on June 4; IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall and Alerts

New Delhi: There's a big news coming for monsoon. It will enter through Kerala on 4th June and predicted heavy rainfall on same day. According to Indian Metereological Department (IMD), south-western region and a part of south easten Arabian sea, Laksahdweep, Kerala, Tamil Nadu conditions are favorable for the advance of the monsoon.

IMD earlier announced May 26, for the monsoon. But on May 29, it was reannounced that the monsoon may reach by the next week, considering delaying in weather. IMD also noted that the the rainfall will be 90% of the average longterm rainfall in India.

The timeline

Widespread, joyous rainfall is expected to commence by the evening of June 4.

Weather alerts & expert insights

IMD scientist Neeta Gopal confirmed that the monsoon likely to get start. We will be seeing the joyous rainfall from the evening of 4th June. systems required for the monsoon are actively locking into place. However, it is expected that the heavy rainfall may occur so the red and orange alert will be declared.

Overall volume

The IMD projects that the total seasonal rainfall will stand at 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA), signaling a season that falls on the lower side of normal.

Understanding LPA (Long Period Average)

The Long Period Average (LPA) is the benchmark used by meteorologists to calculate what constitutes "normal" rainfall for a specific region over a prolonged timeframe.