Kochi: Heavy rain continues to cause havoc in many parts of Kerala; according to the most recent meteorological figures, this year's rainfall is the greatest in six decades. It has also topped the 2018 floods, which were the worst in this century. Kerala got 3523.3 mm of rain through November 24, according to data from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which is slightly more than the 3518.9 mm received in 2018. Water fell this year in all three seasons: winter, summer, and monsoon. These seven months had more rainfall: January, March, April, May, September, October, and November.

The maximum amount of rain this year was 590 mm in October, with a monthly average of 303 mm. Pathanamthitta district had 186 percent higher rainfall during the northwest monsoon, followed by Kannur at 143 percent, Kasargod at 141 percent, Kozhikode at 135 percent, and Idukki at 119 percent. Heavy rain collected additional water, forcing authorities to open the Idukki dam's gates three times (October 29, November 10 and November 14). This is the first time since the arch dam was built in 1973 that there has been a flood.

The area of cyclonic winds is the major source of excessive rainfall. The rainfall pattern is shifting fast in several regions of the country, according to Dr. M.G. Manoj of the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research at The University of Science and Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology. We must recognise the threats of climate change and prepare for the difficulties ahead.

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