The India Meteorological Department confirmed the onset of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala, raising hopes for a good agricultural season and improved water availability across different regions of the country.

Bhubaneswar,June 5:  The southwest monsoon has reached Kerala.

Information shared by the India Meteorological Department.

This year, the monsoon reached Kerala four days later than usual.

Normally, the monsoon arrives in Kerala on June .

The IMD had earlier predicted that the monsoon would reach Kerala.