The North-East monsoon (Thulavarsham) has finally arrived in Kerala on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin.

“In association with the Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Southeast & adjoining Central Bay of Bengal and a cyclonic circulation over the Comorin Area; northeasterly winds have strengthened over South & Central Bay of Bengal and extend upto middle tropospheric levels. Under the influence of these atmospheric conditions; Northeast Monsoon rainfall activity has commenced over Tamil Nadu and Kerala today, the 21st October, 2023,” the release read.

 According to IMD, light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are very likely over Kerala from October 21 to 25.