Sat May 24 13:38:12 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala eight days ahead of schedule, marking the earliest onset since 2009. The monsoon has also advanced into coastal and parts of South interior Karnataka, with the northern limit passing through several key locations in both states. Coastal Karnataka experienced heavy rainfall, with some areas recording significantly higher than normal rainfall. This downpour caused disruption and damage, including damage to houses in Udupi district.

**News Article:**

**Monsoon Arrives Early, Bringing Heavy Rain and Disruption to Coastal Karnataka**

**Mangaluru, May 24, 2025** – The Southwest monsoon has officially arrived in Kerala, hitting the region eight days earlier than expected, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced today. This marks the earliest monsoon onset since 2009.

The monsoon’s advance has also extended into coastal Karnataka and parts of South interior Karnataka. The northern limit of the monsoon currently runs through Karwar, Shivamogga, Hassan, and Mysuru in Karnataka, as well as Dharmapuri and Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

The early arrival has brought with it torrential rainfall, particularly in coastal Karnataka. Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are under red alert, experiencing heavy downpours and gusty winds that have disrupted daily life. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), coastal Karnataka received an average of 10.4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am today, compared to a normal of 2.5 mm for the same period. Dakshina Kannada recorded a staggering 71.2 mm, while Udupi received 51.9 mm.

Specific areas have been particularly hard hit, with Shirthady in Dakshina Kannada reporting 180 mm of rainfall. Malavanthige and Marodi in the same district also experienced significant downpours, recording 172 mm and 154.5 mm respectively.

The heavy rainfall has already caused damage to property. Ten houses in Udupi district have been damaged due to rain-related incidents, with the majority of the damage occurring in Kundapura taluk.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions. The IMD forecasts continued rainfall in the region in the coming days.

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