When does the southwest monsoon usually reach southwestern India?

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The southwest monsoon typically reaches the Malabar Coast of southwestern India in early June. This arrival, often referred to as the monsoon "burst," marks the beginning of a season that prevails through September and provides the majority of the region's annual precipitation.12