From Kashmir to Kerala, monsoon covers entire India | See Pics
The Southwest Monsoon usually covers the entire country on July 8. The earlier normal date for the monsoon to cover the entire country was July 15. Last year, the IMD revised its onset date for several areas.
After advancing over Delhi-NCR, the Southwest Monsoon has covered the entire country after a delay of few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The Southwest Monsoon usually covers the entire country on July 8. The earlier normal date for the monsoon to cover the entire country was July 15. Last year, the IMD revised its onset date for several areas.
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It hit Kerala on June 3, two days after its normal date of June 1. It rapidly covered most parts of central, west, east, northeast and south India by June 15. It also covered many parts of north India
However, its advancement over parts of west Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and Punjab was halted due to unfavourable conditions like the westerlies, lack of any system that could push the monsoon winds further.
Scroll down to see monsoon photos from around the country:
1Monsoon arrives in Delhi, finally
A worker runs to take cover from rain at the Raisina hills in New Delhi.
The much-awaited Monsoon finally brought respite from scorching summer temperatures in Delhi but at the same time caused water logging and massive traffic jams in different parts of the city. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
2Mumbai rain havoc
A total of 32 people died in rain-related incidents following incessant downpours in the city of Mumbai on Sunday.
Meanwhile, incessant heavy downpour overnight also caused waterlogging in parts of Mumbai and its suburbs, affecting the daily commuter's movement in several parts of the city. (AP)
3Flash floods in Himachal
People try to recover a car damaged during flash floods after heavy monsoon rains in Bhagsunag, a popular tourist town in Himachal Pradesh.
Flash flood triggered by heavy rains swept away buildings and cars at tourist spots as bad weather also led to the closure of the airport in Dharamshala last week. The district administration had even instructed tourists to postpone their visit in view of the heavy rains. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)
4Flash floods warning for J&K
A man rides a motorcycle through a flooded street during monsoon rains in Kashmir.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir due to the impact of fresh wet spell expected to start from July 19. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)
5Rain reaches Andhra
A man holds an umbrella as it rains on the beach by the Bay of Bengal coast in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. (AP)
6Heavy rains lash Hyderabad again
People shift their belongings to safer areas after their homes were flooded following heavy rainfall at Jillelaguda in Hyderabad. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
7Heavy rain lash parts of Kerala
Incessant rain continued to batter parts of Kerala as the southwest monsoon has been active over the state.