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The onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala this year is likely to be delayed by four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The monsoon is expected to hit the southern state by June 5, four days after its normal onset date. "This year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be slightly delayed as compared to the normal date of onset. The monsoon onset over Kerala this year is likely to be on 5th June with a model error of plus or minus 4 days," the IMD said. The onset of monsoon over Kerala marks the official commencement of the four-month rainfall season in the country. Read More

After inflicting heavy damage in Yemen, Cyclone Mekunu is expected to make landfall in Oman on Saturday. Here's how the cyclone will affect India Current Affairs News : Cyclone Mekunu   is expected to make landfall in Oman on Saturday morning. The cyclone, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), is also likely to affect the weather along India's western coast. The Mekunu cyclone is likely to cause the western coast to receive "heavy spells of showers", an   IMD official said on Thursday. Taking note of the weather forecast, an advisory was issued in Goa on Thursday asking locals and tourists not to venture into the sea for the next 72 hours. The   IMD   has warned fishermen not to venture into certain sections of the Arabian Sea until specific dates. Here's all you need to know about the cyclone Mekunu: Swimming banned off Goa's coast for 72 hours: A private lifeguard agency, appointed by the state gove...