Monsoon Arrives In Kerala: Heavy Rain Lashes State As Southwest Monsoon Makes Onset; IMD issues Alert
Monsoon Arrives In Kerala: Heavy Rain Lashes State As Southwest Monsoon Makes Onset; IMD issues Alert Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 11:58 IST
Monsoon Arrives In Kerala: Heavy Rain Lashes State As Southwest Monsoon Makes Onset; IMD issues Alert Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 11:58 IST IMD confirms southwest monsoon onset over Kerala on June 4, marking start of Indias rainy season, with widespread rain and alerts for heavy to very heavy showers in Kerala. Kerala Monsoon Arrives (AI-generated image) Kerala Monsoon Arrival: The southwest monsoon officially set in over Kerala on Thursday, marking the beginning of India’s annual rainy season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed. The onset of the monsoon is expected to bring widespread rainfall across Kerala and Lakshadweep, with several districts already under weather alerts due to the possibility of heavy to very heavy showers.
Kerala Monsoon Arrival: Orange Alert Issued In 8 Districts With the southwest monsoon making its onset over Kerala, the state is expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall between June 4 and June 9. Some areas could receive between 7 cm and 20 cm of rain during this period, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department has placed eight districts namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur under Orange Alert for Thursday, warning of intense rainfall and the possibility of disruptions. Rainfall activity is expected to remain strong in the coming days, with the focus gradually shifting towards northern Kerala.
Districts such as Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod are likely to experience heavy showers later this week as monsoon conditions strengthen across the state. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can... Read More Location: Kerala, India, India First Published: June 04, 2026, 11:56 IST News india Monsoon Arrives In Kerala: Heavy Rain Lashes State As Southwest Monsoon Makes Onset; IMD issues Alert Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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