Kerala Monsoon Likely To Arrive Today; Orange Alert Issued In 8 Districts
Kerala Monsoon Likely To Arrive Today; Orange Alert Issued In 8 Districts Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 10:55 IST Kerala Monsoon Arrival: The
Kerala Monsoon Likely To Arrive Today; Orange Alert Issued In 8 Districts Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 10:55 IST Kerala Monsoon Arrival: The IMD has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for multiple districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha. Rapid Read Kerala Monsoon Arrival Today Updates: Orange alert for several districts (AI-generated image used for representation) Kerala Monsoon Arrival: The Kerala monsoon is likely to make its onset on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has predicted widespread rainfall across Kerala and Lakshadweep, marking the beginning of the southwest monsoon season over the Indian mainland. The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of Kerala over the coming days. Rain or thundershowers are expected at most places in the state, with weather officials predicting an active monsoon phase during the first week of June. Kerala Monsoon Arrival: Heavy Rain Till June 9 Kerala is expected to receive heavy rainfall from June 4 to June 9, with some areas likely to record between 7 cm and 20 cm of rain.
The IMD has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for multiple districts. On Thursday, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur are under Orange Alert due to the possibility of intense rainfall. The heavy rain belt is expected to gradually shift towards northern Kerala later in the week. Districts including Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod are likely to witness heavy showers and adverse weather conditions in the coming days. IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms And Strong Winds Across India Along with the arrival of the Kerala monsoon, the IMD has predicted thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several regions of the country. States such as Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal are likely to experience repeated spells of thunderstorms over the next few days. Wind speeds may reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts touching 60 kmph in isolated areas. The weather department has also warned of squally weather and isolated hailstorm activity in some regions as monsoon systems become more active. Rain Forecast For Other States The national capital is also expected to witness more rain on Thursday.
According to the IMD, Delhi may experience light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds during the day. Another spell of very light to light rain is likely during the night, bringing relief from the recent spell of hot weather. Northeast India Weather Update: Assam, Meghalaya to Receive Heavy Rain Rainfall activity is expected to remain widespread across Northeast India throughout the week. States including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers at several locations. The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya on June 8 and 9, increasing the risk of localised flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Monsoon Weather To Remain Active Across India With the Kerala monsoon onset expected today and weather systems remaining active across the country, many states are likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds over the next seven days. The IMD has advised residents in vulnerable areas to stay updated with local weather forecasts and take necessary precautions during periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
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