In view of the anticipated onset of the south-west monsoon season, members are reminded of the relevant measures by the various port authorities.
An and guidance on the India Monsoon.
- The South-West Monsoon (S/W) arrived early in India this year, marking one of the earliest onsets in recent history.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the arrival on 24 May – Eight days ahead of its usual onset. This also marks the earliest onset since Y2009 - when the monsoon reached the southern states on 23 May.
- Typically, Monsoon hits the S/W Coast by 01 June every year and then gradually covers the rest of the country, by early July.
- Multiple, large-scale atmosphere-oceanic and local factors had developed and favoured the early monsoon onset, this year.
- However, the latest IMD reports indicate that the northward advance of S/W Monsoon has stalled temporarily - with further progress very likely to remain stalled for the next 8–10 days, minimum.
- Again, predictions are for above-normal monsoon rainfall this year - for the months of June to Sept 2025 - with intense rainfall very likely.
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