IMD says low-pressure area to form over Bay of Bengal by 9th, southwest monsoon advancing

The Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday said a low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours, by Tuesday. It is likely to move west northwestwards and become more marked during the subsequent 24 hours, by June 10, the weather agency said. "Conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into more parts of central Arabian Sea, Goa, Konkan, Karnataka, Rayalaseema, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Central and North Bay of Bengal, Northeast and the remaining parts of Tamil Nadu in the during next two to three days," said Rajendra Kumar Jenamani, Head, Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre at IMD. READ | More Rains In Delhi; No Heat Wave Till June 15: IMD READ | Good Rainfall Activity Expected Next Week: IMD South-westerlies advance The south-west monsoon, which delivers over 70% of India's rains, has advanced into some parts of certain areas in the country. According to Jenamani, the monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of south interior Karnataka, some parts of Rayalaseema, most parts of Tamil Nadu, entire southwest Bay of Bengal, some more parts of west-central Bay of Bengal, entire east-central Bay of Bengal and some parts of northwest and some more parts of Northeast Bay of Bengal. (With ANI inputs and photo) READ | Mumbai, Adjoining Areas Get Pre-monsoon Showers READ | 'June Crucial For Odisha To Fight COVID-19, Need To Be Cautious In Monsoon': CM Patnaik

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IMD says low-pressure area to form over Bay of Bengal by 9th, southwest monsoon advancing

The IMD on Saturday said a low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours, by Tuesday.

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