Climate report: Warming trend persists in Kerala despite slight relief in 2025
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The Institute for Climate Change Studies released a report stating that Kerala experienced its 13th warmest year on record in 2025 due to a warmer winter and monsoon rainfall deficits.
Background
Kerala's annual mean land surface air temperature in 2025 was 25.82°C, which is 0.22°C above the Long Period Average (LPA). The report noted significant rainfall deficits in both the southwest and northeast monsoons.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKerala's 2025 mean land surface air temperature: 25.82°C
- FactTemperature deviation: 0.22°C above the Long Period Average (LPA)
- BodyInstitute for Climate Change Studies is under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment
- PlaceKerala experienced rainfall deficits in both southwest and northeast monsoons in 2025
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of rising land surface temperatures and erratic monsoon patterns on the agro-climatic zones of Kerala.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydrological stress: Reduced monsoon recharge affecting groundwater and reservoir levels
- Agricultural vulnerability: Shift in crop suitability due to rising mean land surface temperatures
- Climate adaptation: Need for localized early warning systems for erratic monsoon patterns
Keywords: Long Period Average · monsoon deficit · land surface temperature · climate resilience · agro-climatic variability
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