Key facts
- The southwest monsoon entered Maharashtra on June 6.
- The monsoon's arrival in Maharashtra was as scheduled.
- The monsoon was delayed in Kerala.
- The IMD expects the monsoon to advance across western, southern, and northeastern India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Maharashtra on June 6. This marks the scheduled entry of the monsoon into the state, occurring despite an earlier delay in its onset over Kerala. The IMD anticipates that the monsoon will continue its progression, advancing across various regions of India, including western, southern, and northeastern parts, in the upcoming days.