After the onset of Southwest Monsoon, Kerala generally receives good showers. But, this year rainfall decreased over the state during the initial phase of onset of Monsoon.
Right after the onset of Southwest Monsoon over Kerala, Cyclone Ashobaa started moving in a north-northwest direction, increasing rainfall over coastal areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka. However, rainfall reduced over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and South Interior Karnataka.
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So far the state has observed deficit rainfall to the tune of 21%. In fact, Kerala is one of the few subdivisions to record deficit rainfall this month.
However, Monsoon showers have picked up in last 48 hours and moderate to heavy showers were recorded in the state on Friday.
The off-shore trough is a semi-permanent feature during the Monsoon season. As and when the trough gets activated, Kerala receives good showers. The state also receives rain from any system formed in the Bay of Bengal, as such systems enhance the Monsoon surge. More showers are expected over Kerala in the coming days as the off-shore trough is active and the low pressure area also persists in the Bay of Bengal.
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