The southwest monsoon has entered Karnataka, bringing relief to several parts of the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon is expected to advance into more parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, over the next two to three days.
The IMD has forecast that the monsoon will reach Karnataka's capital between June 7 and June 9, provided the current weather conditions persist. The region has recorded continuous rainfall of over 2-3mm in recent days, with wind speeds of 30-35kmph and persistent cloud cover.
The weather agency expects the system to advance into more parts of Karnataka while also covering the entire Goa region and extending into parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Further progress is also anticipated over sections of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, along with parts of northeastern India.