During the last 72 hours, heavy to very heavy rainfall conditions occurred at many places over Kerala. Now, however, the rains have come to a halt. The weather has become very comfortable and pleasant. At present, extensive clouding is prevailing during most parts of the day. The humid conditions have increased to peak level.
At present, an offshore trough is persisting and extending at mean sea level from Karnataka to Kerala. A Cyclonic Circulation is persisting over coastal Karnataka at mid and upper tropospheric levels. The Monsoon surge is continuing along the Kerala coast.
Under these conditions heavy to very rainfall is likely at many places with extremely heavy rains at isolated places. These weather conditions to continue during the next three to four days.
The day temperatures are likely to remain between 26 to 28 degrees during this episode, while night temperatures will be between 22-23 degrees.
During fore-noon hours, slight break in rainfall may be expected otherwise intermittent to continuous moderate to heavy spells will continue. During the night hours, rainfall activity will be more as compared to day hours.
Flood-like conditions and landslides over the state cannot be ruled out in the next some days. Water-borne diseases will be on a rise. Transportation services may be disturbed due to road blockages. Crops like that of paddy might get damaged, while these rains may turn out beneficial for trees like coconut and Palm.
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