THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The central meteorological department said the monsoon will intensify in the state by June 20. There is a chance of isolated thundershowers till June 14. Meanwhile, heavy rains may be received if low pressure is formed. The low pressure over northeast Bay of Bengal has strengthened into a very strong depression near Bangladesh Myanmar coast.

Monsoon over the Kerala coast has weakened due to the influence of cyclone Biparjoy in the Central East Arabian Sea. This is the reason for less rain.

Today, Biparjoy can reach a speed of 195 kmph. Only when its strength decreases and enters the land, the monsoon can reach without any hindrance.

Meantime, the state received only 76.4 mm of rain in the last two days. 182.2 mm should have been obtained and there is a decrease of 58 percent. The Central Meteorological Department has informed that monsoon has spread over the entire state.

Yellow alert in six districts today
Yellow Alert has been sounded in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode today and tomorrow in Kozhikode and Kannur. According to the National Oceanic Survey and Research Centre, there is a possibility of waves with a height of 3 to 3.4 meters along the coast from Vizhinjam to Kasargod today. The State Disaster Management Authority issued a warning to fishermen and residents of coastal areas. Fishing is not allowed in Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep coasts till June 14 as winds are likely to blow at a speed of 40 to 45 kmph and at times up to 55 kmph.