Weather Updates LIVE, 5th June 2026, IMD Weather Forecast, Rainfall in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Kerala Monsoon, Southwest Monsoon: Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall Likely Over Kerala, Karnataka
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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts as the Southwest monsoon set in over Kerala on June 5, 2026, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states.
Background
The IMD issued red alerts for five districts in Kerala and orange alerts for other states. Predicted rainfall for Kerala and Karnataka is between 7-20cm, with heavy rainfall expected to continue in Northeast India.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department is the official agency for weather forecasting and monsoon tracking.
- FactSouthwest Monsoon: Expected rainfall of 7-20cm over Kerala and Karnataka.
- FactRed Alert: Issued by IMD for five districts in Kerala for heavy to very heavy rainfall.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of the Southwest Monsoon on India's agricultural economy and the challenges in managing monsoon-related flood disasters in coastal states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydrological risk: Increasing frequency of extreme rainfall events causing flash floods in Kerala and Karnataka
- Agricultural dependency: Vulnerability of monsoon-dependent crops to erratic rainfall patterns and heavy precipitation
- Early warning systems: Limitations in real-time disaster response despite IMD's red alert protocols
Keywords: Southwest Monsoon · Meteorological forecasting · Climate resilience · Disaster mitigation · Hydrological hazards
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