The Southwest monsoon has continued to bring rains across all parts of Kerala, with the orange and yellow alerts remaining active.
The Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts, indicating the possibility of isolated very heavy rainfall of 11 am to 20 cm.
Meanwhile, a yellow alert was also issued for the 11 other districts.
For Tuesday, the IMD issued an orange alert for Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad and Malapurram.
A yellow alert will remain in effect for the remaining districts.
The Southwest monsoon has also reached parts of the west-central and the entire north-east Bay of Bengal.
IMD Scientist Neetha K Gopal said, “ Today, the Central and Southern districts of Kerala received a good amount of rainfall. Rain is expected to resume in the evening, primarily affecting northern districts, and will continue into tomorrow.”
She also said that the rain may decrease from June 12.
“Rainfall is expected to decrease from the 12th, with only minor rain expected across Kerala. The details available from the authorities show that most dams in Kerala are below 50 per cent capacity, though river levels are rising due to recent rains. Only the Karamana River in Thiruvananthapuram District is close to danger levels.”
Meanwhile, the monsoon’s advance into central and north India has been slowed down due to an influx of dry air coming in from the northwest.
Meteorologists say that the dry air is pushing into central India and acting as a barrier against moisture-laden monsoon winds.
Due to this, the monsoon rains, which usually start in early June, have been delayed for weeks.
The monsoon onset may only begin once the monsoon winds are able to push back the drier winds.
The IMD has also said that a new western disturbance may bring rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh between June 11 and 14. The rains are expected to bring relief from the heat and humidity in the region.
