Thiruvananthapuram: The much-watched low pressure area over Kerala has weakened, bringing some relief to the state after two days of heavy rain. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall intensity has reduced significantly, and residents can expect only intermittent showers in the coming days. However, weather experts caution that a new low-pressure system is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal around September 2–3, which could once again stir rain activity across the region.
The northern districts of Kerala are expected to witness showers in the first days of Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival, while the rest of the state may experience moderate to general rainfall over the subsequent days. Authorities have advised the public to remain alert, as forecasts may change with the evolving low pressure system.
At present, rainfall continues across all districts, with Kasaragod and Kannur recording the heaviest precipitation. Kakkayam in Kozhikode district has been a rain hotspot, receiving a staggering 6046 mm over the past 100 days. Rainfall was recorded at the Kakkayam station on 91 of these 100 days, including 21 days with over 100 mm of rain and 22 days with 50–99 mm. The wettest day at Kakkayam was July 17, when 309 mm of rain poured down, reflecting the persistent monsoon activity in the state.
While the weakening low pressure area offers temporary respite, Kerala remains in the monsoon grip, and citizens are advised to stay prepared for renewed showers when the next system develops early next week.