A dry spell has raised temperatures above normal at many places in Kerala

A man walks under the scorching sun in Palakkad on Monday. Dry weather conditions pushed above normal temperatures at several places in the state. | Photo credit: KK MUSTAFAH

With the absence of rain and dry weather conditions prevailing across the state, parts of Kerala have started experiencing summer-like conditions with temperatures rising above normal levels. Kottayam recorded a temperature of 4.4°C above normal on Sunday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat warning for hot and humid conditions at isolated places in Kerala till September 8.

As per the warning issued by the IMD, the maximum temperature at isolated places in Kerala is likely to be 3-4°C above normal during this period. According to the temperatures recorded at various stations in Kerala on Sunday, Kottayam and Punalur in Kollam remained the hottest places with day temperatures of 35°C and 35.2°C, 4.4°C and 3.7°C above normal respectively.

Southwest Monsoon rainfall is about 24% deficient in the state as on September 6 and the monthly forecast issued by the IMD also warns of sub-normal rainfall across the state during September. This is expected to worsen summer conditions in the state with less cloud cover coupled with absence of rain and increased humidity in the atmosphere.

Published – 07 Sep 2026 10:27 IST