Cyclone Wipha’s Remnant to Bring Heavy Rain to Kerala

Quick Summary

• The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Wipha, now downgraded to a tropical storm, caused destruction in Southeast Asia adn are expected to intensify over the North Bay of Bengal starting July 25.
• According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a fresh cyclonic circulation related to Wipha is likely to create low pressure in the region within 48 hours.
• the system may develop into a depression, potentially causing widespread rainfall across eastern and central India.
• IMD forecasts intense rainfall activity along India’s west coast, particularly Kerala, with heavy downpours expected for three days beginning july 25.
• Rainfall could help reduce Kerala’s southwest monsoon deficiency margin; currently 11% below average with cumulative figures at 997.3 mm compared to an expected average of 1,124.2 mm from June 1 through July 22.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The impending influence of Tropical Cyclone Wipha’s remnants on India’s monsoon underscores the interconnected nature of global weather systems impacting local climatic conditions.While this event may address rainfall deficiencies in states like Kerala and aid agricultural sectors reliant on monsoons, it also highlights vulnerabilities-including potential risks such as flooding or infrastructure strain-in areas expecting intense precipitation zones like eastern and central India.

Kerala’s southwest monsoon shortfall could benefit tangibly from these high-intensity spells but calls attention to broader climate unpredictability that necessitates improved forecasting capabilities and disaster preparedness plans nationwide-especially as extreme weather events become more frequent due to larger global climatic shifts.

Published – July 22, 2025

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