Southwest Monsoon Advances Rapidly, Likely to Hit South India by End of May
The monsoon has already touched the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, bringing heavy rainfall to the region.
The southwest monsoon is progressing swiftly this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting its arrival in Kerala by May 27—three days earlier than last year. The monsoon has already touched the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, bringing heavy rainfall to the region.
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Heavy Rainfall Over Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The monsoon entered the south Andaman Sea and Nicobar Islands over the southeast Bay of Bengal by Tuesday evening.
- The region is currently witnessing heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- Similar conditions are expected to continue over the next 24 hours.
Spread Over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in Coming Days
According to IMD, in the next four to five days, the monsoon is likely to spread over:
- The southern Arabian Sea
- The south-central Bay of Bengal
- The entire Andaman region
This development indicates a strong push of the monsoon toward the Indian mainland.
Monsoon Likely to Cover Telangana in Early June
After hitting Kerala, the monsoon is expected to gradually progress northwards and cover Telangana by the first week of June.
- The Hyderabad Meteorological Department forecasts above-normal rainfall this monsoon season across the state.
Mixed Weather in Telugu States
While the monsoon advances, diverse weather patterns continue in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:
- Heatwave conditions prevailed on Monday, with maximum temperatures ranging between 40°C and 42°C in Andhra Pradesh.
- Districts like Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Manyam, Kakinada, and East Godavari reported hailstorms and scattered rains.
- A total of 29 mandals were affected by the extreme heat, and 41 mandals experienced hailstorms.
Light to Moderate Rain Forecast in Telangana
For Telangana:
- Light to moderate rainfall is likely in some areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Southern districts are expected to receive more widespread rainfall.
- A surface trough that extended from Marathwada to the Gulf of Mannar via Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has weakened.
- On Monday, Khammam recorded the highest temperature at 41°C, while Medak saw the lowest at 25.3°C.
The IMD has warned that temperatures may rise further in the next two days before the monsoon provides relief.
