Monsoon Misdirection: What Kerala's Early Arrival Means for India's Climate Narrative The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 26, a week ahead of its usual onset date.
This early arrival may seem like a welcome respite from the summer heat, but it also underscores the unpredictable nature of India's climate.
The IMD's forecast relies on a statistical model developed in 2005 and has been refined since then.