KOCHI: Though there is enhanced rainfall activity in many parts of the country, the state will continue to have normal rainfall for the next few days according to the India meteorological department (IMD).
However, there is a yellow alert for rainfall of 7-11cm on Tuesday for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod. Strong wind speed reaching 40-50kmph gusting to 60kmph is likely over southwest and west central Arabian Sea. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these sea areas. Thunderstorms with lightning are very likely to occur at one or two places in Kerala from September 8 to 10.
According to the 24-hour rainfall recorded on Monday, Quilandi got the highest rainfall of 8cm while Vaikom received 7cm and Kannur got 5cm rainfall. IMD informed that there will be increased rainfall activity in many parts of the country except parts of southwest coast and Tamil Nadu from September 11.
Private weather agency Skymet Weather said that conditions are building up for the emergence of La Nina towards fall of year and winter months indicating good weather conditions.
