Kerala floods have nearly visited the state once again after almost a year. Last year between August 8 to August 19, excess showers of rain were recorded but extremely torrential rains were seen between August 15 to August 16. On August 15 and August 16, very heavy rains of 775 mm and 915 mm, respectively were recorded. These rains were almost nine to ten times the normal value. It is considered to be the worst floods of Kerala after 1924 which are famously known as the Great Floods of Kerala.
Rainfall amounts in Kannur from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
The catastrophic rains all across the state were very much anticipated. The northern districts of the state have witnessed more rains in comparison to the southern districts.
Rainfall amounts in Ernakulam from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
Rainfall amounts in Malappuram from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
Last year in Kerala Floods, nearly 483 people lost their lives. Whereas, Kerala has witnessed the heaviest rains of this season which kicked off yesterday. In the wake of these torrential rains, nearly fourteen people have died. Gushing water bodies, catchment areas, dams, terrain, etc. all are contributing to these floods.
Rainfall amounts in Kasargod from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
Rainfall amounts in Palakkad from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
The rescue team is already out and is doing their job. Many institutions, the airport, schools have been shut in wake of these hefty rains. Until now, the Monsoon surge was active only over Konkan and Goa and parts of Karnataka. However, since the last two to three days, the Monsoon surge has been super active over Kerala. Moreover, a Cyclonic Circulation has developed over the southeast Arabian Sea off Kerala coast at mid-levels leading to hefty rains. Hence, the three-digit rains have been recorded at many places leading to widespread flooding.
Rainfall amounts in Kollam from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
Rainfall amounts in Thiruvananthapuram from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
As per our experts, these heavy rains would continue today as well over Kerala. Whereas by tomorrow the rainfall activities will start reducing and eventually there will be a gradual decrease. For the next 24 to 48 hours, rains activities will reduce but moderate showers with one or two heavy spells are expected. Therefore, no relief from ongoing flooding is foreseen. Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Kollam, Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, and Thiruvananthapuram have been lashed by torrential rains in the past 24 to 48 hours.
Rainfall amounts in Kottayam from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
Rainfall amounts in Thrissur from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
The experts have to say that an Anti-Cyclone is likely to emerge soon in the southeastern parts of the Arabian Sea, in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean. The winds will once again change their course and will flow from the northwest direction. Thus, this would act as a saviour and rains will recede. By this time, next week, chances are very likely that minimal rains with the clear blue sky will be a sight.
Rainfall amounts in Kozhikode from 12:00 am until 8:00 am today
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