KOCHI: With two low pressure systems forming in the Bay of Bengal and north Arabian Sea, lower-level westerly winds have strengthened along the west coast bringing isolated heavy to very heavy rain to Kerala till July 16.
The sea will be rough and strong winds (with speed reaching 45-55 km/hr and gusting to 65 km/hr) are likely along and off Kerala, Karnataka coasts and even Lakshadweep.
The Indian national centre for ocean information services (INCOIS) has issued a warning for high waves (2.5-3.5m) till 11.30pm on Wednesday between Vizhinjam and Kasaragod. Current speeds may vary in the range of 70-93 cm/sec
The southwest monsoon was weak in the state with very little rainfall. Perumbavoor recorded 5cm rain while Taliparamba, Hosdurg, Kudlu and Cheruthazham got 4cm each. Rainfall has been deficient in state with Palakkad having the highest deficiency at 59% followed by Wayanad (53%) and Malappuram (50%). tnn
