IMD Announces Further Advance of Southwest Monsoon into Central India

New Delhi, India – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the continued advance of the Southwest Monsoon as of June 8, 2024. The monsoon has progressed into additional regions of the central Arabian Sea, south Maharashtra, Telangana, south Chhattisgarh, south Odisha, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
According to the IMD, “The Northern Limit of Monsoon now passes through 18.0°N/60°E, 18.0°N/65°E, 17.5°N/70°E, Harnai, Baramati, Nizamabad, Sukma, Malkangiri, Vizianagaram, 19.5°N/88°E, 21.5°N/89.5°E, 23°N/89.5°E and Islampur.”

Advance of Southwest Monsoon:
-> Southwest Monsoon has advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, south Maharashtra, Telangana and some parts of south Chhattisgarh & south Odisha and some more parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh today, the 08th June, 2024. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/EqpFTWPDsA
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 8, 2024

The IMD further stated, “Conditions are favorable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra (including Mumbai), and Telangana during the next 2-3 days.”

-> Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra (including Mumbai) and Telangana during next 2-3 days. 3/3
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 8, 2024

This progress marks a significant development in the onset of the monsoon season, bringing much-needed relief and water to these regions. The advancement of the monsoon is closely monitored, with favorable conditions promising continued spread across central India.