Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Monsoon Advances Over Andaman Sea, Set to Reach Arabian Sea
The monsoon season has started in parts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
This means it's raining a lot there!
The monsoon is expected to keep moving and bring rain to more places like the Arabian Sea and some islands.
The weather experts, like the India Meteorological Department, are watching closely.
Strong winds and lots of clouds are helping the monsoon along.
They also think this year's monsoon will bring more rain than usual.
So, get ready for some wet weather!
The Southwest Monsoon has begun in parts of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
The IMD confirmed the monsoon's onset on May 13.
Monsoon expected to advance to Arabian Sea in 3-4 days.
Strengthening westerly winds supported the onset of the monsoon.
This year's monsoon is forecast to be 'above normal'.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- The Southwest Monsoon has advanced into parts of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
- When
- May 13 (onset in some areas); expected to reach Arabian Sea in 3-4 days
- Where
- South Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, parts of the north Andaman Sea, Arabian Sea, Maldives, and Comorin region.
- Why
- Favorable weather conditions.
- Onset Date
- May 13
- Initial Locations
- South Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea
- Time to Reach Arabian Sea
- 3-4 days
- Forecast
- Above normal
- Forecast Percentage
- 105% of Long Period Average