The state of Kerala is the third rainiest pocket during the Monsoon season amongst the Western Ghats. The months of June and July observe a significant amount of rainfall activities as compared to the months of August and September. These activities remain are at its peak from the mid to end of July, wherein the state records Monsoon rains on a daily basis, that too to the tune of 20-30 millimetre, in a span of just 24 hours.
However, this year the scenario has been a little different. The Southwest Monsoon has done no good to the state so far. The month of June ended on a poor note. Similarly, the first 15 days of July have remained poor in terms of rainfall activities. And that is why the rainfall deficiency from June 1 to July 14 is sitting at 46%.
The only significant rain that the state has observed so far was recorded around July 10, wherein moderate to some heavy showers lashed many parts of Kerala. Since then rain has been poor in the state. We can say that the entire period (except July 10) has been a very disappointing one for Kerala.
However, now, with some major weather systems brewing up, a change in the weather scenario is expected in Kerala. A Low-Pressure Area is also expected to form in the Bay of Bengal. This system will bring a fresh surge in the form of good rains over Kerala. These activities would be witnessed on July 17 and 18. During this period, the state may observe some heavy Monsoon showers as well. In fact, some parts may even record three-digit rainfall, in a span of just 24 hours. Thus, we can say that the state will finally be able to break its monotony of dry spell.
Although the upcoming spell will not be a prolonged one, it would definitely help the state in improving its rain deficiency figures to some extent.
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