Strong winds from westerly direction with speed occasionally exceeding 45-55 kmph are likely off Kerala coast and over Lakshadweep. Photo: Rahul R. PattomThiruvananthapuram: Monsoon rains, which deliver about 70 percent of India's annual rainfall, arrived at the Kerala coast on Tuesday in line with forecast, a weather office source said, brightening the outlook for higher farm output and robust economic growth.
"All the required conditions have been met," a weather office source who did not wish to be named, told Reuters. The official announcement is expected shortly, the source said.
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Rains: through the looking glass
Summer's almost gone. The monsoon's almost upon us. When you wake up, it's the muted grays that greet your eyes. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
Even the brightest colors are muted by the rains that cascade down your window pane. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
The roads wear a deserted look. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
A smudged green hue adds to the charm. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
This does not stop life on its tracks, it goes on. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
It's time for raincoats and caps. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
These handcarts and the workers who pull them, however, do not rejoice. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
The rain-lashed beaches wear a deserted look. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
If you cannot afford a raincoat, an umbrella will do. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
The greens, the blues, and the yellows all segue as one beneath a veil of rain. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
This is not the monsoon, mind you, these is what comes calling before the big event. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
The country banks on the monsoon for its prosperity. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
If you have not bought your new umbrellas yet, now is the time. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
And if you are driving a car, now is the time to write your names on the windowpane. Photo : Rahul R Pattom
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Rains: through the looking glass
The rains are here, and watch this place for more photos in the days to come. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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While south Kerala has been receiving widespread rains since early Monday, only few places have received rains in the northern parts. However, it is likely to improve by Tuesday, IMD Thiruvananthapuram director S. Sudevan told PTI.
While Mavelikkara in Alappuzha and Vaikom (Kottayam) each received 6 cms of rain, Kochi witnessed five-cm rainfall. Enamackel and Irinjalakuda (Thrissur) besides Koyilandy (Kozhikode) were among the areas which received three cm of rain.
Thiruvananthapuram city, Minicoy and Peermade (Idukki) each received one cm of rain.
Rain and thundershowers are most likely to occur at most places in Kerala in the next five days.
Strong winds from westerly direction with speed occasionally exceeding 45-55 kmph are likely off Kerala coast and over Lakshadweep.
Meanwhile, in Kottayam, a huge tree got uprooted and fell on a house, causing injuries to three people, who have been hospitalized.
