Sea erosion continues to haunt Chellanam panchayat as the monsoon rains have set in strongly. A scene from the Bazaar area in this file photo.

Sea erosion continues to haunt Chellanam panchayat as the monsoon rains have set in highly. A scene from the Market location in this file picture.|Image Credit: Thulasi Kakkat

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The monsoon is anticipated to strike the southern state by June 5, 4 days after its regular start date.

The onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala this year is likely to be delayed by 4 days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

The monsoon is expected to strike the southern state by June 5, four days after its normal beginning date.

” This year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is most likely to be somewhat delayed as compared to the regular date of start. The monsoon beginning over Kerala this year resembles