The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala in the next four-five days, much earlier than the usual date of June 1.

The conditions are likely to become favourable for the further advance of southwest monsoon over some more parts of South Arabian Sea, remaining parts of Maldives and Comorin area, some parts of Lakshadweep area, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, South and Central Bay of Bengal, Northeast Bay of Bengal and some parts of Northeastern states during the same period, IMD said.