Archive · 21 May 2025
Monsoon Expected in Kerala in 4-5 Days, Rains in Tamil Nadu
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) says that the monsoon is likely to start in Kerala in the next 4-5 days and move into parts of Tamil Nadu.
A low-pressure area is expected to form, potentially strengthening the monsoon.
If certain rainfall criteria are met, the monsoon onset can be declared.
Rains occurred in parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, with more expected.
Temperatures will gradually increase in the area.
Meteorological conditions are favorable for monsoon onset over Kerala in the next 4-5 days.
The monsoon is also expected to advance over some parts of Tamil Nadu during the same period.
An upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the Arabian Sea.
Several stations in Tamil Nadu recorded rainfall on Tuesday.
Light to moderate rain is likely in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal until May 26.
- Who
- Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).
- What
- Favorable conditions for the advance of the southwest monsoon and rainfall in Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Next 4-5 days.
- Where
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and surrounding areas.
- Why
- To provide weather updates and forecasts.
- Timeframe for Monsoon Onset in Kerala
- 4-5 days
- Likely End Date for Light to Moderate Rain
- May 26
- Highest Rainfall in Tamil Nadu (Tuesday)
- Tiruttani received 56 mm
- Temperature Increase (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal)
- 2-3 degrees Celsius
