The India Meteorological Department forecast that the monsoon was likely to remain active at least for the next two weeks. It could cover the entire peninsular region, as also advance over most parts of Central India and large parts of the east and the northeast by June 24. An IMD release said the system could cover the remaining parts of the northeast over the next two days and then advance over the remaining parts of south peninsula and many parts of east India, besides some parts of central India during the later half of the next one week.

The region comprising Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu has recorded 68 per cent more rainfall than its long period average.


Published Date : Sunday, 12/6/2011 1:02 PM IST