Updated on December 7, 2015: Scattered light to moderate rain has occurred over southern parts of Kerala during the last 24 hours. Other areas of the state remained mainly dry.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, each recorded 7 mm of rainfall. Similarly, Kozhikode received 2 mm in the same time span.
For the next 24 to 36 hours, southern parts of the state will continue to receive light rainfall with one or two moderate spells. On the other hand, Lakshadweep will receive light to moderate rainfall during this time period.
Updated on December 6, 2015: Good showers were observed over Kerala during the last 24 hours. In a span of 24 hours, Thiruvananthapuram recorded 6 mm of rain.
Presently, the trough extending from the low pressure area is reaching up to Lakshadweep. This system will give moderate rainfall over southern parts of Kerala and Lakshadweep. One or two places may receive heavy rain as well.
Due to this Northeast Monsoon has once again become active over Kerala as rainfall activity will pick up over southern parts of Kerala.
Updated on November 29., 2015: Good rains have been observed over Kerala during the last 24 hours. While some areas recorded light rain, other parts witnessed moderate rainfall.
In the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Saturday, Punalur received a good 48.2 mm of rainfall while Thiruvananthapuram recorded 1 mm rain.
Presently, a trough from the cyclonic circulation, which is in the south-west Bay of Bengal is extending towards Lakshadweep. This will result in light to moderate rain over Kerala, and parts of Lakshadweep during the next 24 hours.
This could activate Northeast Monsoon over Kerala, South Karnataka, and Lakshadweep.
Updated on November 22, 2015: During the last 24 hours, light rain was observed in Kerala. Places including Thiruvanthapuram and Kozhikode recorded 1 mm rain (each).
However, as per Skymet Meteorlogy Division in India, during the next 24 hours, rainfall intensity is likely to pick up in some parts of Kerala.
Mainly South and Central Kerala will receive good showers. Thereafter, there will be a gradual decrease in the intensity of rainfall over the state.
Updated on November 21, 2005: Kerala witnessed scattered light rain during last 24 hours. Intensity of rain was more over southern region, while northern parts were mainly dry.
In span of 24 hours till 8:30 am on Saturday, Alappuzha recorded 10 mm of rain, Kannur 3 mm and Thiruvananthapuram 1.1 mm.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, intensity of rain will now decrease as the low pressure in the Southeast Arabian Sea has now moved away from the Indian coast.
As per the forecast by Skymet, sky will remain cloudy with scattered light rain during next 24 hours.
Updated on November 20, 2005: In last 48 hours good rain has happened over the state and will continue for another 48 hours as the low-pressure area over southeast Arabian Sea is expected to intensify into a well-marked low area and due to its effect, West Coast of the country will receive good rain for next 48 hours.
Updated on November 19, 2005: While Northeast Monsoon remained vigorous over Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai, in past few days, it is slated to get active over Kerala in next 24 hours.
A trough from the cyclonic circulation present over coastal Andhra Pradesh and west central Bay of Bengal is extending up to the weather system developing in the Arabian Sea. This trough has given moderate rain in last 24 hours over coastal parts of Kerala including Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.
A cyclonic circulation has developed over Lakshadweep area and southeast Arabian Sea. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to form by 20th November. Already a trough is extending from southeast Arabian Sea to west central Bay of Bengal. Due to the combined effect of these systems, moderate to heavy rain is likely over Kerala and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh with heavy to very heavy rain at some places. These rain activities will be active for another 24 hours. Thereafter, the intensity will decrease but scattered light to moderate rain will continue.
As the low pressure area intensifies, it will gradually move in northwesterly direction, away from West Coast leading to decrease in rain activity. Due to this the rain belt will remain active over Konkan & Goa and Karnataka coast.
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