Monsoon reaches Kerala, 3 days ahead of its normal onset time: IMD - Kerala monsoon: This marks the start of the four-month rainy season which is crucial for India s farm-based economy.
The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala in the next two to three days, marking a sluggish start to the seasonal rains that are the lifeline of India’s agri-based economy. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast the onset over Kerala on Friday (May 27) with hel