The southwest monsoon arrived over Kerala on Thursday, June 4, and is expected to reach Andhra Pradesh in the next three to four days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This onset marks the beginning of the four-month southwest monsoon season from June to September, which typically reaches Andhra Pradesh around June 1.
Earlier, the IMD had predicted the monsoon would reach Kerala on May 26, but its arrival was delayed. In 2025, the southwest monsoon had arrived in Kerala on May 26. This year, the monsoon was anticipated in the state around June 1, but its arrival has been delayed.
The weather agency has forecast that rainfall during the monsoon season this year will be around 90% of the long-period average (LPA). The LPA, as defined by the IMD, refers to the average rainfall recorded in a specific region over a defined period. Based on data from 1971 to 2020, the LPA of seasonal rainfall over the country is 87 cm. If the monsoon season receives less than 90% of the LPA rainfall, the IMD classifies it as deficient rainfall for the season.
Weather Conditions in Andhra Pradesh
The IMD forecasts that Andhra Pradesh will experience mixed weather conditions over the next two to three days. Parts of the state may face hot and humid weather, while other areas could witness thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and lightning. The combination of heat and humidity has made daily life uncomfortable in several districts, including Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Kakinada, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Konaseema, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, and Palnadu, over the past few days.
Rainfall Recorded
According to the IMD, Nandikotkur in Nandyal district recorded 7 cm of rainfall between Wednesday morning and Thursday morning. Srungavarapukota in Vizianagaram recorded 4 cm, while Parvathipuram in Manyam and Duvvur in Kadapa each recorded 3 cm of rainfall. Several other parts of the state recorded rainfall between 1 cm and 2 cm during the same period.
Forecast for June 5
The IMD predicts heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema. Hot and humid weather is expected at isolated places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh on June 5. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema. Gusty winds with speeds reaching 40 to 50 km per hour are also likely at isolated places over these regions on June 5.
