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  Chasing the Indian Monsoon The Indian monsoon expected to hit landfall in the southern state of Kerala on June 1 every year! Every year in May, monsoon watching in India begins in earnest. June 1 is the “ideal” date that the southwest Indian monsoon is expected to hit the coast of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, in south India. If you search for “Indian monsoon 2020” you will find lots of blogs, articles, and predictions about the monsoon — and this year (2020), the experts are saying it will be a normal monsoon season. I have long wanted to be in Kerala when the monsoon hits landfall, and chase the Indian monsoon across the country (as journalist Alexander Frater once did, see below). This is a long held dream of mine. The longer I spend in India, the more I understand why Indians are so besotted with the monsoon — it’s a relief from the scorching heat of May! Of course, this year I cannot travel … but hopefully one day … [NOTE: Originally published on May 28, 2012 and updated on May 28,...