New Delhi [India]: The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on May 31, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data released on Monday, adding, "The southwest monsoon generally occurs with a standard deviation of about seven days." Enters Kerala on June 1. This year, the southwest monsoon is likely to enter Kerala on May 31," the IMD said in a release. Progress of southwest monsoon over Indian mainland Marked as the beginning and is an important indicator that characterizes the infection in Kerala. From hot and dry season to rainy season. As the monsoon moves northwards, areas experience respite from scorching summer temperatures, this rain is vital for the Indian agricultural economy (especially for Kharif crops). There are three cropping seasons in India – Summer, Kharif and Rabi. Traditionally, Kharif area/production is heavily dependent on the standard progress of monsoon rainfall. “Beyond normal south-west monsoon rainfall for 2024 will undoubtedly impact agricultural and rural demand. However, much will depend on the spatial/geographical spread of rainfall during the south-west monsoon season (June-September), which has been uneven in the past few years,” said Suni, principal economist at India Ratings & Research. Kumar Sinha said. Ind-Ra IMD further said that the southwest monsoon is likely to advance into south Andaman Sea, parts of southeast Bay of Bengal and Nicobar Islands around May 19.