Kerala weather forecast 17/12/23
Due to the cyclonic circulation formed in the southwestern region of the Bay of Bengal close to Sri Lanka, there is a possibility of rainfall in Kerala as well. the possibility of this weather system forcasted on this website by Metbeat Weather on The 14th of this month. In a post dated December 13, it was mentioned that a strong cyclonic circulation may form over the Bay of Bengal and rainfall is likely to occur over south Kerala and Tamil Nadu. yesterday, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in four districts today.
Heavy rains lash Lakshadweep, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep in the wake of the cyclonic circulation. According to Metbeat Weather, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in the eastern hilly areas of south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala and rain is expected late tonight and tomorrow.
Orange alert has been issued by IMD, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts tomorrow. The meteorological department said that the orange alert has been sounded as there is a possibility of heavy rains at isolated places. The very heavy rainfall means that there will be 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm rainfall in 24 hours.
The atmospheric conditions are as follows
The cyclonic circulation was formed in the Bay of Bengal at a low altitude of the atmosphere 1.5 km at mean sea level. It is clear from the satellite images in the morning that this is causing cloud formation in the region. Heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds are likely to occur over the Palk Strait, Mannar Strait and Kanyakumari sea areas for 48 hours from today. This system is likely to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall in the eastern coastal region of Tamil Nadu, coasts of Chennai, Puducherry, Nagapattinam, Kanyakumari, Nagercoil and Madurai districts today and tomorrow.
The review report of the lastday had predicted that there would be rain in Chennai, but the possibility of rain was delayed a bit. There is a possibility of rain in Chennai from 17th to 19th. Rainfall is expected in Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Tambaram, Karaikal and Puducherry. Thoothukudi, Sivaganga and Nagapattinam in southeast Tamil Nadu are also likely to receive rainfall.
Those going for fishing in this area should be cautious as there is a possibility of heavy rains and winds accompanied by thunder in the Kanyakumari sea.
Rain likely in Kerala Today (Sunday)
Adoor, Enadimangalam, Pathanamthitta, Pathanapuram in Pathanamthitta district, Karunagappally, Sooranad, Chavadi, Bharanikavu in Kollam district, Thamarassery, Poovaranthodu, Balussery, Nelliyam and Thalayadu in Kozhikode district.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur between 4 pm and 4 am at Balussery, Thottumukkam, Koyilandy, Elathur, Beypore, Perambra, Atholi, Edavanna, Chettipady, Tanur in Malappuram district, Chellanam in Alappuzha district, Arthungal, Ernakulam Aluva, Kalamassery, Angamaly, Perumbavoor, area between Kasargod and Kanhangad.
No widespread Rain, Isolated Heavy expected
There is no rain everywhere, tourists should be careful
According to metbeat, there will be no heavy rains in all the districts of Kerala and heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in isolated areas in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts. Tourists in the eastern hilly region, including Idukki, may have to face adverse weather conditions on Saturdays and Sundays. Therefore, those going to the region should follow the warnings of the Meteorological Department and the Disaster Management Authority.
