The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the southwest monsoon of 2025 is likely to commence over the south Andaman Sea, southeast Bay of Bengal, and parts of the Nicobar Islands around May 13. Within the subsequent 4-5 days, the monsoon is expected to advance into the south Arabian Sea, Maldives, Comorin region, additional parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Andaman Sea, and parts of the central Bay of Bengal.
In Kerala, the monsoon is anticipated to arrive around May 27, with a possible variation of up to 4 days earlier or later due to model uncertainties, as per the IMD.
For more details, visit the official website of the India Meteorological Department.
