The state of Kerala is experiencing a rise in temperatures, with Kannur and Punalur leading the way. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures in Kerala, while neighboring states are forecast to have normal to below-normal maximum temperatures. El Niño conditions and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are also influencing the weather patterns. The IMD predicts that warmer days can be expected in the coming weeks, with the heat index potentially exceeding 45°C in some areas.