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**Summary:**
Kerala experienced an intense week-long monsoon spell, resulting in a staggering 440% excess rainfall compared to the average for that period. While this initial burst accounted for nearly 70% of the typical June rainfall, the monsoon has since entered a lull. Experts predict a resurgence of monsoon activity after June 10th, driven by strengthening westerlies. Despite the initial excess, the overall June rainfall is technically deficient according to the IMD. Historical data reveals that the performance of the monsoon in June is not indicative of the overall seasonal performance. Furthermore, data from the past century suggests an increasing frequency of heavy rainfall events in several districts of Kerala. This year, North Kerala particularly experienced extremely heavy rainfall during the initial monsoon spell.
**News Article:**
**Kerala Battered by Early Monsoon Rainfall, Lull Expected Before Resurgence**
**Thiruvananthapuram, June 2, 2025** – Following a week of intense monsoon rains that deluged Kerala, the state is bracing for a period of relative calm before an anticipated resurgence of rainfall after June 10th.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state received a massive 440 mm of rain in the first eight days of the monsoon season, exceeding the average of 81.5 mm by a staggering 440%. This initial downpour contributed nearly 70% of the rainfall typically seen throughout the entire month of June. A waterlogged house in an upper Kuttanad village in Peringara grama panchayat in Pathanamthitta on Tuesday.
However, the monsoon has since entered a lull. “We are anticipating the next surge of monsoon rain over Kerala after June 10,” explained Neetha K. Gopal, IMD Director, Thiruvananthapuram. She cited a weakening of the low-level jet wind speed and a shift in wind direction as factors contributing to the reduced rainfall. “However, the models are indicating a strong presence of the westerlies over Kerala after June 10, which is likely to pump in more moisture to the landmass over Kerala from the Arabian Sea.”
Despite the dramatic start, the IMD technically considers June to be deficient in monsoon rainfall overall. Experts emphasize that the performance of the monsoon in June is not a reliable indicator of the season’s overall rainfall.
Historical data further reveals a concerning trend: the frequency of heavy rainfall events is increasing in several districts, including Wayanad, Kasaragod, and Idukki. The northern districts of Kerala, notably Kozhikode, experienced particularly heavy rainfall during the initial monsoon spell.
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