It has been an unusually warm winter for the entire country and Peninsular India was no different. Though the region does not witness typical traits of winters but day temperatures settle in low 30s.
This season, maximum temperatures across Kerala have been settling above normal in the absence of any weather activity. And being a coastal area, humidity levels are also very high leading to extremely uncomfortable weather.
This is not the only result of the soaring mercury. The present weather conditions may also lead to increased amount of Pre-Monsoon showers in Kerala this year. State starts witnessing Pre-Monsoon activity from mid-February till May before the Southwest Monsoon reaches the state on June 1.
According to Skymet Weather, temperatures in mid-30s combined with continuous moisture incursion sets in the conducive atmosphere for more number of thundershowers activities over the region.
January ended on a warmer note for Kerala. February also commenced with similar weather, with maximum temperatures over most cities hovering around 35°C. On January 31, Kannur recorded 37.6°C which is its highest day temperature on record.
Maximum temperatures in Kannur and Kozhikode have not dropped below 35°C in span of last 10 days. Similarly, Kochi is also witnessing day maximums in mid-30s.
Skymet Weather predicts that the ongoing hot spell is likely to continue for another week. However, we can expect isolated light rain between January 6 and January 8. These showers will be short and sharp in nature and will be able to bring temporary relief only. There will be no significant change in the weather.
Rain activity remains far and few for the first half of the month. As we enter into the other half, rains will pick up the pace and become more frequent, intense and prolonged.
