Archive · 27 May 2025
Early Monsoon Expected in Vizag by Month-End
The monsoon season is starting early this year!
The weather experts predict that the monsoon will arrive in Visakhapatnam, a city in Andhra Pradesh, around May 31st, which is sooner than usual.
This is because of a low-pressure area forming and other favorable weather patterns.
This is good news, and the monsoon's early arrival is due to weather conditions.
The Southwest Monsoon is expected to reach Visakhapatnam by May 31st.
This is about two weeks earlier than the usual arrival time.
Favorable weather conditions are driving the early arrival.
A low-pressure area is forming in the Bay of Bengal.
Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh already experiencing monsoon.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Early onset of the Southwest Monsoon in Visakhapatnam.
- When
- Likely by May 31st, nearly two weeks early.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Favorable weather conditions including a low-pressure area and a trough.
- Expected Monsoon Arrival
- May 31st
- Usual Arrival Date
- June 12-13
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Early Arrival Reason
- Favorable Weather Conditions
- Rainfall (Highest in State)
- 56.5 mm
- Location of Highest Rainfall
- Rajapanukulu
Sources
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Parts of Mumbai face waterlogging after heavy rains; IMD issues alerts
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Satellite images warn of intensifying rainfall as monsoon swamps Mumbai
Heavy shower, day-long drizzle, clouds bring max down to 31.3°C