South West monsoon vigorous again in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (UNI) After a few days gap, the South West monsoon has become vigorous again in Kerala with rain lashing almost all parts of the state since last night.

Rain or thundershowers occurred at many places in Lakshadweep too, the local weather office said today.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall was reported in Paravoor 13 cm and Thiruvananthapuram Airport 11 cm.

The other chief amounts of rain received were (in cm) Kochi Airport, Nedumangad, Varkala eight each, Thiruvananthapuram City, Cherthala, Kozha, Piravam and Thodupuzha seven each.

Kannur recorded the highest maximum temperature of 32 Degree C, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 22 Degree C.

Isolated heavy rain was likely in Kerala during the next 48 hours, the met office predicted.

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