Higher temperatures and lower rains to happen in April; summer rains likely for next three days

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Climate experts predict that the temperature will be high in the month of April in the state. The temperature is expected to rise up to 41 degrees. Kollam and Palakkad districts will experience high temperatures for the next five days. Meanwhile, April will receive less than normal summer rainfall. 105 mm of rain should be received in April. Average rainfall was received in April last year.

Summer rains are likely in central and southern districts for the next three days, with chances in Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Thiruvananthapuram districts. 69 percent less rainfall was recorded in the month of March. This year's March has been the least rainy one since 2019.

As the summer heats up, the water level in wells and reservoirs will drop, which will exacerbate the drinking water shortage. The water level in the wells is about two and a half meters lower. The water level in the rivers has also decreased. With drinking water shortages coupled with severe sea storms, the coastal residents are in dire straits. Coastal residents are in a state of loss including their homes in the sea attack.