Has Monsoon Arrived in India? IMD Says This
May 24, 2025, The southwest monsoon made its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009, hitting Kerala on Saturday, May 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Typically, the monsoon reaches Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8.
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The last time it arrived earlier was in 2009, on May 23. The earliest recorded onset since 1975 was on May 19, 1990 — 13 days ahead of the normal date.
Meteorologists emphasize that the onset date does not have a direct relationship with the total monsoon rainfall across India. An IMD official said, “The early or late arrival in Kerala does not directly impact how quickly the monsoon covers other regions of the country.”
In 2024, India received 934.8 mm of rainfall (108% of the average), the highest since 2020. In 2023, rainfall was 820 mm (94.4%), while 2022 saw 925 mm and 2020 had 958 mm.
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The monsoon is vital for India’s agriculture sector, which supports 42% of the population and contributes 18.2% to the GDP. It also replenishes crucial reservoirs that supply drinking water and power generation across the country.
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