The monsoon is delayed by 4 days, expected to reach Bastar by 17-18th: Pre-monsoon showers will continue to occur before the 15th.
Raipur The southwest monsoon has reached Goa, remaining active in Tamil Nadu and the remaining parts of Karnataka. Monsoon activities have also started in significant parts of Eastern India. Favorable conditions are being formed for the advancement of the monsoon. Pre-monsoon showers are expected to begin around June 15-16. Before this, the moisture coming from the sea will bring relief due to the formation of a cyclonic system in Odisha. There is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by showers in some parts of the state in the next one or two days. This will result in a drop in daytime temperatures and relief from the heat. The monsoon has arrived in Kerala with a delay of around four days. Therefore, there may be a delay of three to four days in reaching Chhattisgarh. The normal date for reaching Bastar is June 13. If there is a delay of four days, then the monsoon is expected to reach around June 17-18. Pre-monsoon showers usually start a few days before the arrival of the mon...