After the disruption in weather due to back to back cyclonic storms in India, monsoon has also get affected. The onset of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala is likely around May 31. IMD predicts that it may reach Goa on June 5.

A senior IMD scientist Rahul said about the conditions are likely to become favourable for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala around May 31. It is expected to hit Goa by June 5. While, the usual date of the monsoon's arrival in Kerala is June 1, and Goa gets first showers on June 6. The duration of its progress from Kerala to Goa can be shorter or longer depending on the conditions. The weather department further announced the Monsoon's arrival in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on May 21. The impact of cyclone Tauktae and Yaad is over and it will not have any more influence on Goa, the official said.

The department also warned fishermen in the state of rough sea conditions for the next five days.

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