Weather Forecast for Kerla farmers 17th-23rd October 2025
Kerala (including Mahe):
- 17th–23rd October: Light to moderate rain/thunderstorms at many/some places with isolated heavy rainfall.
- Next 5 Days: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) likely.
- Around 18th October: A low pressure area likely to form over southeast Arabian Sea & Lakshadweep area off Kerala-Karnataka coasts, moving west-northwest and intensifying into a depression.
Rainfall Recorded (Past 24 Hours till 0830 IST on 17th October)
No specific isolated heavy rainfall recorded for Kerala in the provided data.
Action Points for Farmers
- Drainage: Make provisions to drain excess water from fields of rice and plantations of banana, coconut, arecanut, and black pepper to prevent water stagnation.
- Support for Crops: Provide mechanical support to horticultural crops and staking to vegetables and young fruit plants to prevent lodging due to strong winds.
- Harvested Crops: Tie harvested crops and cover them to minimize displacement due to strong winds.
- Animal Care: Keep animals inside sheds during heavy rainfall and provide balanced feed.
- Feed Storage: Store feed and fodder in safe places to protect from rain.
Action Points for General Public
- Travel Precautions: Check for traffic congestion before leaving and follow traffic advisories.
- Avoid Risky Areas: Stay away from areas prone to water logging.
- Safety Measures: Avoid staying in vulnerable structures.
- Be Prepared: Expect localized flooding of roads, water logging in low-lying areas, reduced visibility, traffic disruptions, minor damage to kutcha roads, damage to vulnerable structures, and localized landslides/mudslides.
- Fishermen Advisory: Fishermen are advised not to venture into areas along and off Kerala coasts during 17th–22nd October.