Monsoon likely to become active again from July 8

After a break, the Southwest Monsoon is again set to enter an active phase, M Rajeevan, Secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences said on Sunday, noting that forecast models show signs of increasing rain activity from July 8. He said models indicate the formation of a weather system in the Bay of Bengal. "Monsoon Update: @moesgoi models show signs of revival- increasing rains in South, west coast & East Central India from July 8," Rajeevan tweeted.