Kerala records 24% seasonal rainfall deficit; Wayanad worst-hit at 52%
Kerala faces a 24% rainfall deficit, with eight districts showing deficiencies, despite recent heavy downpours and forecasts of further showers.
Kerala faces a 24% rainfall deficit, with eight districts showing deficiencies, despite recent heavy downpours and forecasts of further showers.
Kerala faces a 24% rainfall deficit, with eight districts showing deficiencies, despite recent heavy downpours and forecasts of further showers.
Kerala has recorded a 24% deficit in seasonal rainfall despite heavy rain lashing several parts of the state in recent days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
From June 1 to August 23, Kerala received 1,255.5 mm of rain against the normal 1,659.4 mm, resulting in a 24% deficiency.
Eight districts recorded rainfall deficits during the period. Wayanad recorded the highest deficit at 52%, followed by Idukki (46%), Kollam (32%), Thrissur (28%), Palakkad (27%), Alappuzha (25%), Ernakulam (24%) and Malappuram (21%).
Meanwhile, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Pathanamthitta and Thiruvananthapuram recorded normal rainfall.
Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast rain or thundershowers in the state until August 28. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, with speeds reaching 30-40 kmph, are very likely at isolated places on August 25.
The IMD has issued yellow alerts in several districts, warning of heavy rainfall of 7-11 cm in 24 hours:
- August 23: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod
- August 24: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur
- August 25: Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam
Squally weather, with winds reaching 35-45 kmph and gusting to 55 kmph, is likely along the Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts until August 25. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these sea areas during this period.