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Officials said that in 2015 and 2017 the monsoon had hit the state in the first week of June, while in 2016, it arrived on June 21. AHMEDABAD: There is good news for those waiting for the monsoon — almost everyone in the state. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in the south Gujarat region, Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli from MondayThe weather report also says that there is the possibility of light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places in the Gujarat region, Saurashtra and Diu. According to the state revenue department, this delay has been the longest in several years. However, those in Kutch will still have dry weather.The weathermen said there were reports of showers at isolated placed over the south Gujarat region and Saurashtra.The IMD said that while Ahmedabad will see overcast conditions the maximum temperature will remain around 41°C and there it is unlikely that respite from the heat will be forthcoming.The monsoon usually hits the state by June 15, but it has been delayed this year..