Pre-monsoon showers intensify in Kerala as southwest monsoon set to arrive in Andamans by May 19
The Hindu
Pre-monsoon showers intensify in Kerala as southwest monsoon set to arrive in Andamans by May 19
Pre-monsoon showers have intensified across Kerala ahead of the onset of the southwest monsoon, which is likely to set in over Kerala by May-end.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon is likely to advance to the south Andaman Sea, parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal, and the Nicobar Islands around May 19.
The onset of monsoon over Kerala is expected on May 31, with a model error of ± 4 days.
Meanwhile, a cyclonic circulation lies over the Comorin area and adjoining south Tamil Nadu, and a trough runs from the cyclonic circulation to Lakshadweep, triggering widespread rains across Kerala.
Urmi in Kozhikode received the highest rainfall of 100 mm in the last 24 hours, ending at 8.30 a.m. on May 16 (Thursday).
The weather agency has also issued an orange alert for several districts in Kerala from May 19, warning of very heavy rainfall.
Heavy rain in the range of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm over 24 hours are forecast for Malappuram and Palakkad district on May 18.
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