The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of “heavy to very heavy rainfall” in Kerala, with specific orange alerts for the districts of Malappuram, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta on Monday, November 6th. Rainfall measurements are expected to range from 115.6 to 204.4 mm. The IMD urged residents to take precautionary measures and stay safe in the face of the impending downpours.
In recent months, Kerala has been grappling with a series of heavy rains and flooding, causing water to enter hundreds of homes in the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. Landslides in some areas have added to the challenges, and the Central Water Commission issued a flood warning for three rivers in the Thiruvananthapuram district.
The weather patterns responsible for these heavy rains are attributed to a cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area, extending up to 3.1 km above mean sea level. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea in the next 48 hours. This low-pressure system is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the central Arabian Sea around October 21st.
In addition to Kerala, the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu is also experiencing heavy rainfall. The Valparai district in Coimbatore received 13 cm of rainfall on Sunday, followed by Valparai Taluk (13 cm), Veerapandi (11 cm), Tondi (11 cm), and Bodinaickanur (10 cm).
The IMD’s forecast indicates that a cyclonic circulation is positioned over south Tamil Nadu and nearby areas, expected to move west-north towards the southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea over the next three days. Light to moderate rainfall is also anticipated over south peninsular India during the next seven days due to easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal.
As the region braces for continued heavy rainfall and potential flooding, residents are advised to stay informed, take necessary precautions, and follow any official guidance provided to ensure their safety during these challenging weather conditions.
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