Ever since the arrival of Monsoon on May 30, Kerala and adjoining areas of Karnataka has been recording good rain and thundershowers. In fact, last 24 hours saw some heavy to very heavy rainfall over most parts of Kerala, Coastal Karnataka and Lakshadweep Islands. One or two places have even recorded three-digit rainfall.
The off-shore trough that is running along the coast has kept Monsoon active to vigorous over extreme southern parts of India.
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Further, weathermen predict that the trough is likely to persist and get more marked. This means fairly widespread heavy rains are here to stay over Kerala and Coastal Karnataka. Moreover, rain belt with also extend and cover parts of Konkan & Goa region.
In fact, these ongoing rains will be responsible for the further advancement of Monsoon into the parts remaining parts of south Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep region and Kerala, some parts of central Arabian Sea, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Rayalaseema and some more parts of Tamil Nadu during next 48 hours.
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According to Skymet Weather, progress of Southwest Monsoon is quite satisfactory and as expected, it is likely to be active along the West Coast initially. “Weather models are indicating that June is likely to perform well for the southern states of the country, especially Kerala and Karnataka,” said Mahesh Palawat, VP-Meteorology, Skymet Weather.
These rains will bring much needed relief for parched states of Kerala and Karnataka. Both the states have been battling drought. In fact, dam reservoirs in South India are facing acute water shortage with water level dipping as low as beyond 10% of their capability.
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Following are the rainfall figures recorded in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Friday across the region.
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