The first week of the southwest monsoon season has been a thoroughly wet one for Kerala. The State has received 60% rainfall in excess from the normal for the June 1-6 period, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Seven districts, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kasaragod, Kannur and Alappuzha, have recorded ‘large excess.’
Yellow alerts
Most central and southern districts could expect isolated heavy rainfall on Sunday, the IMD said. Yellow alerts have been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and idukki.
The other districts could expect light to moderate rainfall.