Yellow Alert Issued for Four Districts on September 4

Quick Summary

• Rainfall in north and central Kerala has intensified ahead of Onam due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
• heavy rainfall was recorded in several locations:

– aralam in Kannur: 13 cm
– Chemberi in kannur: 12 cm
– Ayyankunnu (Kannur) and Panathur (Kasaragod): 8 cm each (during the last 24 hours ending at Wednesday morning).

• According to IMD,the low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal is well-marked and positioned off Odisha’s coast. It is indeed expected to move west-northwestwards across north Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh within the next day.
• This meteorological phenomenon will create strong westerlies and northwesterlies over Kerala’s lower troposphere, contributing to rainfall.
• IMD issued a yellow alert for heavy rain (7 cm-11 cm range) on thursday for Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, and wayanad districts.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Kerala’s intensified rains attributed to periodic monsoon systems like this low-pressure event are a seasonal occurrence but gain importance around occasions such as Onam due to their potential disruption of festivities. The IMD advisories signal preparedness measures might be necessary for districts receiving heavy rainfall under yellow alerts. While agriculture could benefit from increased precipitation during this time frame,excessive rain may lead to localized flooding or infrastructure challenges for affected areas. The movement of westerly winds influenced by this weather system underscores India’s reliance on accurate meteorological forecasting during vulnerable periods.

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