Rain continues in Central South Kerala. Thunderstorms occurred at many places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts. Meteorologists have described last month as the driest August on record. But as the culmination of the monsoon season, the rains have already started in early September. How did the possibility of rain emerge from the extreme heat? What is the reason behind the sudden rain?
The current rains are part of a cyclone forming over the North Bay of Bengal by Sunday. As a result of this low pressure strengthening, heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala. Initial indications are that the rains that will initially intensify in Central and South Kerala will spread to North Kerala as well depending on the path of low pressure. Heavy/very heavy rain is also likely at some places.
The rains are part of the gradual strengthening of the Monsoon over the Kerala coast as the dormant Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal begin to become active and the Global Rain Path (MJO) phenomenon becomes favorable in the coming days. Meteorologists say that things will become clearer in the coming days.
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The year with the least rainfall in the 123-year history
In terms of total rainfall from January to August, 2023 is the year with the least rainfall in the 123-year history. The total rainfall was only 1157.7 mm. 1362.8 mm recorded in 1987 was the lowest rainfall before this.
Rainfall received from January to August
1924-3547.4 mm (maximum rainfall)
1961- 3481 mm
1933- 3037.7 mm
2012-1603.3 mm
2016–1601.9 mm
2018- 2969.5 mm
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2023-09-03 10:21:07
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