Monsoon's onset is likely to be on time and could set over the Kerala coast in the next 3-4 days.

The monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala on May 30 -as predicted by India Meteorological Department -but it may be weak because of El Nino's impact, IMD scientists have indicated.

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The monsoon will arrive in Kerala on May 30, but may be weak because of El Nino, India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientists have indicated.

Why this weird weather?

After standing still for five days over the Andamans, the southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday to cover the entire island chain and weather department said rains would hit Kerala by May-end.

Indian Southwest Monsoon is knocking in and most likely to hit Indian coast by 29th May (slightly earlier than normal date of June 1st).