Monsoon to hit Kerala coast in the next 48-72 hours: Met department

The forecast is in line with India Meteorological Department (IMD's) prediction of monsoon hitting Kerala coast by May 29

The southwest monsoon is on course and  expected to hit Kerala’s coast in the next 48-72 hours, a senior weather official said.

The forecast is in line with the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD’s) earlier prediction of the monsoon coming there by May 29, with an error range of four days.

“Heavy rains in the next 72 hrs over Kerala and Lakshadweep,” tweeted M Rajeev, secretary to the ministry of earth sciences. This onset marks entry of the southwest monsoon over India.

IMD’s clarification puts to rest speculation over the impact of cyclone ‘Mekunu’ on the monsoon’s onset. Even so, coming on time over