India has been seeking respite from the sweltering heat of the summers. The southwest monsoon winds, however, are bearing great tidings!

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On Tuesday, rainfall hit Kerala three days before its scheduled arrival, says the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The onset of monsoon over the southern state marks the commencement of the four-month long rainy season in the country. June 1 is the official onset date for arrival of monsoon in the country and it takes more than a month-and-half to cover the entire country.