<span style="color: #222222;">The Southwest monsoon has arrived over Andaman and Nicobar Islands a little earlier than expected. The Southwest Monsoon has advanced into some more parts of Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman Sea. As a result, rain is being observed at most of the places for the last 2-3 days. Port Blair and a few other places in Middle Andaman received heavy rainfall, around 200mm in last two days.  Monsoon comes as a relief for islanders to get rid of hot and humid climate.<br />''<br />''Usually, the southwest monsoon arrives in A&N Islands around 22nd of May every year. IMD predicted heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorm for the next four days. The Islands received an average rainfall of 3000mm annually and the rainy season may last up to September. </span><br />