Although a little delayed, Kerala witnessed a characteristically vigorous onset of the southwest monsoon, with heavy rainfall lashing many parts of the State during the first 10 days of June. The rains brought down soaring temperatures and replenished the water bodies across the State. However, active monsoon conditions are expected to weaken in the coming days, with the southwest monsoon likely to enter a relatively dormant phase.
According to meteorologists, the offshore trough and associated vortices, which typically trigger extremely heavy rainfall events, have yet to develop this season. Meanwhile, both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea remain largely calm, with no storm systems forming over the Indian Ocean or the Pacific during the first phase of June. These systems often strengthen monsoon currents, enabling them to penetrate deeper into the southern peninsula and advance northward.
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After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala
Kerala’s southwest monsoon shows sluggishness after a strong start, with limited heavy rainfall expected in the coming weeks.
