Monsoon Magic in Kerala: First Glimpse Of The Rains

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

The southwest monsoon has made an early arrival over Kerala on May 30. This marks the beginning of the four-month monsoon season in India.

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Kerala has been receiving heavy rains for the past few days resulting in a surplus May rainfall.

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) revised its rain updates and sounded an orange alert in seven districts.

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Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Idukki were issued the orange alert.

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El Nino conditions are prevailing at present, and La Nina may set in by August-September, scientists said.

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All districts — except Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod — are on yellow alert today.

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Incessant rains have caused widespread waterlogging in several part of the state.

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In addition to Kerala, the monsoon has also advanced into most parts of Northeast India today.

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