Early northeast monsoon onset creates ‘triple whammy’ in South India

[ad_1] The northeast monsoon has kicked in early this year, and at least four days sooner for the second year running, over Tamil Nadu. Last year, this phase of the monsoon ended with the State recording 33% more rain than the long-period average, and forecasters expect this year to go the same way as well. […]

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Southwest monsoon rainfall continues to lash Kerala

[ad_1] Strong winds have toppled trees and snapped tree branches in many places across the State, damaging overhead power lines and disrupting traffic. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU The southwest monsoon rainfall continued to lash most parts of Kerala on Friday (may 30, 2025) morning, causing waterlogging and damage to property and prompting the the […]

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School Holiday: Kerala schools, colleges closed amid IMD heavy rainfall warning

[ad_1] Kerala School Holiday News: Schools, colleges and other educational institutions in several district of Kerala have been closed today (May 26) after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued rainfall alerts across 15 districts in the state. As per reports, educational institutions in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts […]

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Data | Learning from 2018 floods, here’s how Kerala managed dams better in 2022

[ad_1] Unlike 2018, the storage levels of dams and reservoirs were maintained better this year, using a concept called “Upper Rule Level” Unlike 2018, the storage levels of dams and reservoirs were maintained better this year, using a concept called “Upper Rule Level” Climate change is a clear and present danger globally and Kerala is […]

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Heavy rains pound Kerala, orange alert in six districts

[ad_1] Widespread rainfall is expected for the next four days over Kerala and Lakshadweep Widespread rainfall is expected for the next four days over Kerala and Lakshadweep Heavy rains, accompanied by gale and thunderstorms, pounded several parts of southern and central Kerala on Saturday night and Sunday morning, inflicting heavy loss to the farmers. According […]

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