Monsoon rains arrive at southern Kerala coast, says India Meteorological Department source

According to a source of India Meteorological Department(IMD), monsoon rains have arrived at southern Kerala coast on Tuesday in line with forecast indicating good outlook for higher agricultural output and strong economic growth.

A woman stands on a seaside promenade against the background of pre-monsoon clouds gathered over the Arabian Sea in Kochi. Image Source: Reuters

Monsoon rains, which delivers about 70% of India`s annual rainfall, arrived at southern Kerala coast on Tuesday in line with forecast, a weather office source said, brightening the outlook for higher farm output and robust economic growth.

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"All the required conditions have been met," a weather office source who did not wish to be named, told Reuters.

The official announcement is expected shortly, the source said.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declares the arrival of monsoon rains only after parameters measuring consistency of rainfall over a defined geography, intensity, cloudiness and wind speed are satisfied.

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