India's monsoon rains arrive 8 days early, earliest in 16 years

Monsoon hits India earliest in 16 years

Monsoon rains have hit India eight days earlier than expected, the earlier in 16 years. Photo: Getty Images Monsoon rains hit the coast of India's southernmost state of Kerala, eight days earlier than usual.

Monsoon reaches Kerala 8 days in advance, earliest in 16 years; hits NE the same day

The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on Saturday, marking an early start to India’s rainy season. It also reached parts of the Northeast ahead of schedule, according to the IMD.

Monsoon rains have hit the coast of India's southernmost state of Kerala, the earliest arrival in 16 years and the promise of a bountiful harvest.

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India's monsoon rains arrive 8 days early, earliest in 16 years

Monsoon rains hit the coast of India's southernmost state of Kerala on Saturday, eight days earlier than usual, marking the earliest arrival in 16 years and providing the promise of a bumper harvest and relief from a gruelling heatwave.