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Keralam Swelters: Summer Heat Hits Early
8 Sep
Summary
- Kottayam experienced temperatures 4.4°C above normal for two days.
- A heat alert warns of hot, humid conditions until Wednesday.
- Southwest monsoon rainfall is 25% deficient in the state.
As dry weather and an absence of rain persist, Keralam is experiencing unseasonably warm conditions, with temperatures significantly exceeding normal levels. Kottayam recorded temperatures 4.4°C above average on consecutive days, highlighting the early onset of summer.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat alert, forecasting hot and humid weather in isolated areas until Wednesday. Maximum temperatures are predicted to be 3-4°C above normal during this period.
Kottayam and Punalur were among the hottest locations on Monday, with temperatures reaching 35.2°C and 36.2°C, respectively. Officials attribute the spike to cloud-free skies and lack of rainfall.
A potential relief is anticipated by the weekend with a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal expected to bring scattered heavy showers from Thursday. However, if the Bay of Bengal remains calm, temperatures could rise further.
The state's southwest monsoon rainfall is currently 25% deficient as of September 7, and September's forecast suggests below-normal rainfall, likely intensifying the summer-like conditions.
