Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a mix of intense weather conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy showers and a surge in daytime temperatures. Starting today, heavy rainfall is expected to intensify across northern Kerala. A yellow alert has been issued for Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts. Alerts are also in Read More…
Kerala is on the frontline of climate change, with a new study warning that the state could see its average temperature rise by 1°C and rainfall increase by 10% in the coming years. The alarming projection follows 2024, which was officially the hottest year in Kerala since 1901, with annual mean temperatures nearly a full Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a heatwave warning for multiple regions, forecasting above-normal temperatures in the coming days. February 2025 has been recorded as the hottest February since 1901, with an average temperature soaring to 22.04°C. Adding to the concerns, India experienced a 59% rainfall deficit between January and February, with central India Read More…
Kerala remains in the grip of intense heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of soaring temperatures, with some areas expected to experience a rise of 2 to 4°C above normal levels. However, a silver lining emerges as 10 districts brace for rainfall and strong winds. Moderate showers are forecasted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for extreme heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a heatwave warning for the state. A yellow alert has been declared in Kasaragod and Kannur, where temperatures are expected to reach a scorching 39°C in the coming days. District-Wise Temperature Forecast: The combination of high temperatures and humidity is likely Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is experiencing a significant rise in temperatures as dust storms from northern regions intensify, despite the cooling effects usually associated with the La Niña phenomenon. Weather experts report that strong winds are carrying dust from North India and neighboring regions, leading to hazy conditions and a spike in mercury levels across the state. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is experiencing a sharp rise in temperatures, with forecasts predicting a potential heatwave in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures could soar by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal in several regions, raising concerns about the impact on public health and safety. In response, Chief Minister Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat alert for Thursday and Friday, predicting a significant rise in temperatures across Kerala. Some regions may witness a 2 to 3°C spike above normal levels. With scorching temperatures and high humidity, experts warn of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sunstroke. The IMD Read More…
Amid rising temperatures, the Kerala government has rescheduled working hours for labourers exposed to extreme heat. The revised schedule, effective until May 10, mandates an eight-hour work shift between 7 AM and 7 PM, with a compulsory break from 12 PM to 3 PM to prevent heat-related illnesses. Labour Commissioner Safna Nasarudeen announced that strict Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded its warmest year ever in 2024, marking a concerning rise in temperatures, as revealed in the latest State Climate Report. The study shows a consistent warming trend, with nine of the 10 hottest years occurring between 2014 and 2024. Experts link this alarming climate shift to deforestation, rapid urbanization, and global warming, Read More…