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May262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Early Monsoon Hits Kerala, Triggers Torrential Rains and Heatwaves Across India

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The Southwest Monsoon arrived early over Kerala on May 24, unsettling India’s seasonal weather balance with simultaneous floods and heatwaves across various regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that this early onset nearly a week ahead of the typical June 1 schedule will usher in prolonged rainfall along the western coast while much of northern India remains trapped in oppressive heat. Torrential Rain Forecast Along the Western Coast With the monsoon now active, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to drench Kerala, Karnataka, coastal Maharashtra, and Goa over the coming week. The IMD has warned of extremely heavy downpours in isolated areas, especially during the weekends. This surge in rainfall is attributed to a depression currently brewing over the Eas...

May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Monsoon 2025 Advances Early: IMD Predicts Bay Entry by May 13, Kerala Onset by May 27

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New Delhi, May 13, 2025 — The Southwest Monsoon (SWM) is expected to advance into the South Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal by May 13, 2025, according to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This signals an early arrival of the monsoon season, ahead of its normal schedule. On May 10, the IMD had forecasted that the monsoon may begin over Kerala by May 27, which is four days earlier than the typical onset date of June 1. Earlier, on April 15, the agency had predicted that the 2025 monsoon season is likely to deliver above-normal to excess rainfall across the country. The expected early movement of the monsoon is being supported by the development of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. While this system may or ma...

Apr252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Varkala Fragile Cliffs: Caught Between Tourism Dreams & Climate Reality

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Kerala popular coastal destination, Varkala, is under threat. While its dramatic cliffs and scenic beaches draw thousands of tourists every year, unregulated construction climate change, and weak enforcement are putting its unique geological landscape at serious risk. Environmentalists and scientists are sounding the alarm as erosion, drainage issues, and illegal infrastructure continue to weaken the fragile cliffs. Varvara’s Allure: A Cliffside Paradise Under Pressure From atop the North Cliff the beach below looks like a postcard. With golden sand and crashing waves, it’s no wonder Varkala has become one of Kerala’s top tourist destinations. The North Cliff buzzes with energy lined with nearly 250 shops eateries, and resorts. But this crowd-pleasing stretch also hides a dangero...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kallakkadal Crisis Rising Sea Shrinking Shore Threaten Lives in Kerala

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Since December, residents along Kerala’s Vembanad Lake India’s longest have been battling flood-like conditions in their homes. For Raphel Abraham a local from Edakochi, life has been nothing short of “hell,” as seawater continues to seep in forcing families to abandon their homes or endure prolonged waterlogging. The culprit? A mysterious sea phenomenon known as ‘kallakkadal’, which translates to “the sea that arrives like a thief.” Though traditionally observed in the pre-monsoon months (April–May), experts now believe that the waves behind kallakkadal swell waves traveling thousands of kilometers across the ocean may no longer follow a seasonal pattern. Approved by UNESCO in 2012 as a scientific term, kallakkadal is caused by large swell waves formed due to distant storms and cycl...