Southwest moonsoon likely to hit Kerala within 4-5 days, earliest in a decade

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts an early monsoon onset in Kerala, potentially within the next four to five days, marking the earliest arrival in over a decade. This early arrival aligns with predictions of above-average rainfall, crucial for India's agriculture-dependent economy, which relies heavily on monsoon rains for irrigation, water supplies, and hydropower.