Aila delays onset of monsoon in state

The onset of southwest monsoon in the state is likely only after June 1.

The onset of southwest monsoon in the state is likely only after June 1. Though monsoon started in Kerala a week in advance,the cyclone Aila weakened the pressure.

According to the Met officers,the cyclone has weakened the pressure of the monsoon winds and it will take atleast a week to recover.

We can expect the onset in the state only between June 5 and 10. Pune will see the rains by June 7, said Medha Khole,director, weather central.

The Met officers added that if there is another development then the intensity can increase in the west coast,with the southwest monsoon having advanced to South Karnataka touching Mangalore.

The intensity of pre-monsoon showers too will decrease owing to the decrease in the pressure.

It was expected that the monsoon will advance before the due dates.

On May 23 the onset was declared in Kerala after 14 stations in the state,which received nearly 2.5 mm rainfall for two consecutive days. This was announced eight days before the normal date of June 1.

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