Mangaluru : The monsoon entered coastal Karnataka after a week due to anti-cyclone effects, the Indian Meteorological Department had predicted that the monsoons would arrive by May 29, it later said the onset was not likely before June 4.

Usually, monsoon hits the coastal city of Mangalore on June 1 or 2. However, it was delayed by a week this year. Mangalore city received good rain on Thursday.

In Mangalore, people heaved a sigh of relief as the showers brought down the temperature. The onset of monsoon is expected to ease the water problems in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts that are reeling under severe water scarcity.

The monsoon is expected to fully commence on June 9, the city may witness slight rainfall in the next five days as per Meteorological Department report.

Dharmasthala (52.4 mm), Moodbidri (9.2 mm) Puttur (3.8 mm), Shiradi (50.8 mm), Bhatkal (18.6 mm), Udupi (3.6 mm), Karkala (0.8 mm), Siddapura (0.6 mm), Sullia (3.4 mm) and Maani (4.6 mm ) rainfall recorded.