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Kerala entered a decisive weather phase on Thursday as the southwest monsoon set in over the state, bringing widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and renewed alerts in several districts. What began as pre-monsoon activity over the past few days has now strengthened into active monsoon conditions, with heavy rain already affecting parts of the coast.
At midday, several parts of Kerala, including the southern region, were witnessing light to moderate thunderstorms with rain, while temperatures remained relatively stable around 28°C. Despite cooler readings compared with recent weeks, humidity levels stayed high, making conditions feel warmer.
Kerala Weather Today: Rain Dominates Forecast
The weather pattern through Thursday points to a wet and unstable atmosphere across large parts of the state.
- Maximum temperature: Around 29°C
- Minimum temperature: Around 26°C
- Rain probability: Around 60% and above in multiple intervals
- Wind speed: Around 14 kmph
- Humidity: Around 85%
- Air quality: Reported in the good range
Thunderstorm activity is expected to continue through the afternoon, evening and late-night hours, with repeated spells of rain possible in several districts.
Flash Flood Risk Issued; Coastal and Central Kerala On Watch
Weather conditions have intensified enough for authorities to flag a flash flood risk in parts of Kerala, especially where repeated heavy showers are expected within short periods.
Rainfall has already become more persistent across sections of the state, and districts in central and coastal Kerala may witness periods of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds.
Forecast updates indicate that rainfall activity may remain elevated through the next several days as the monsoon system strengthens further.
Why Monsoon Arrival Matters This Week
The southwest monsoon's arrival over Kerala marks the formal beginning of India's main rainy season.
Meteorological conditions improved after the development of supportive atmospheric systems over the Arabian Sea and near the Kerala coast, allowing monsoon winds and rain-bearing cloud bands to move inland.
Weather experts indicate that heavy to very heavy rainfall remains possible over Kerala over the coming week, while the monsoon is expected to gradually advance into more parts of southern India.
Travel and Local Advisory
Residents are advised to:
- Carry rain protection through the day
- Avoid waterlogged stretches during evening hours
- Stay alert for local thunderstorm warnings
- Exercise caution in low-lying and flood-prone areas
For Kerala, June has now begun with what many had been waiting for, not just rain, but the full arrival of the southwest monsoon season.