IMD explains why Kerala’s monsoon has not yet been officially declared

The India Meteorological Department has not announced monsoon onset for Kerala. Three specific criteria must be satisfied before a declaration. First, sustained rainfall must meet a minimum threshold. Second, atmospheric pressure patterns need to stabilize. Third, wind direction must shift to a monsoonal flow. Current observations show some conditions remain unmet. Experts caution that premature declaration could mislead farmers. Stakeholders await the next weather assessment for a decision.