Kannur: 

Meanwhile, Kerala has received 3 per cent less rainfall than normal so far in June, but the past week saw a significant spike with 60 per cent excess rainfall, according to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

 Intermittent rainfall with high intensity in a short span of time is becoming the new normal in the state with the last one week (June 10 to June 19) witnessing unprecedented rainfall. The past one week saw a 60 percent excess rainfall as compared to 2024 during the same period.

Among Kerala’s 14 districts, rainfall was broadly within seasonal norms: one district received excess rainfall, eleven saw normal rainfall, and two were in the deficient category.

Between June 1 and 18, Kerala and Mahe recorded 360 mm of cumulative rainfall against the normal of 370 mm. Lakshadweep, however, reported a sharper deficit of 25 per cent, receiving only 164.5 mm compared to the seasonal normal of 218.1 mm. Mahe reported normal rainfall, while Lakshadweep remained significantly below average.

Forecast for June 22 to July 1

According to the IMD forecast, Kerala is likely to receive widespread light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy showers on June 19, 22, 23, 24, and 25. On June 20 and 21, fairly widespread light to moderate rain is expected. Additionally, strong surface winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph are likely over Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep on June 19. The overall rainfall during the week of June 19 to 25 is expected to remain slightly below normal across Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep. For the following week, from June 26 to July 2, Kerala and Mahe are expected to receive normal to below normal rainfall.

Next week’s rainfall will be influenced by a well-marked low-pressure area currently over northeast Jharkhand and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal, which is expected to weaken gradually. An offshore trough extending from the north Konkan coast to the north Kerala coast is also contributing to the rainfall.

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