The Southwest Monsoon has advanced quickly along India’s west coast and has already reached South Konkan, with its northern limit currently passing through Harnai in Ratnagiri district.

Heavy rainfall over the past two days brought 136 mm rain to Ratnagiri and 67 mm to Harnai. However, rainfall activity is now expected to weaken across Konkan and remain focused over Goa and Coastal Karnataka for the next few days.

Mumbai has recorded only light rain so far this month, with Santacruz receiving 13.1 mm and Colaba 5 mm.

Weather models indicate a fresh cyclonic circulation may form over the Arabian Sea around June 13, increasing rainfall between June 14 and 16.

The monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai around June 15, but with a gradual and less dramatic onset this year.