In a statement, May 24 -- The Monsoon rains hit Indian coasts on Saturday, eight days before their usual schedule of June 1, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, giving relief to people suffering from the heatwave in a large portion of the country and promising a bumper harvest this year.

"The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of south Arabian Sea, some parts of westcentral & eastcentral Arabian Sea, entire Lakshadweep area, Kerala, Mahe, some parts of Karnataka, remaining parts of Maldives and Comorin area; many parts of Tamil Nadu, remaining parts of southwest and eastcentral Bay of Bengal, some parts of westcentral and north Bay of Bengal, and some parts of Mizoram today, the 24th May 2025."

"Thus, th...