Keralam witnesses 7th-lowest southwest monsoon season
The India Meteorological Department reported that Kerala experienced its seventh‑lowest southwest monsoon season, with almost 70% of the state still rain‑deficient by September 30. The northeast monsoon, usually arriving by mid‑October, is expected to be below normal in its first month. The data highlight persistent dryness across much of Kerala. This trend raises concerns for agriculture and water resources in the region.