After enduring a week of electricity shortages and record-breaking temperatures that caused significant hardship across Kerala, residents are finally set to receive relief as summer rains become active across the state. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) views the upcoming widespread rainfall as a positive development, as the resulting drop in temperature is expected to reduce the heavy reliance on fans and air conditioning, potentially allowing the board to avoid further load shedding and power restrictions. While southern and central districts have already begun experiencing showers, the meteorological department predicts the rain will intensify and spread to northern Kerala by Thursday, with yellow alerts issued for several districts through the weekend. This shift in weather is also anticipated to alleviate the severe drinking water shortages and agricultural distress caused by the prolonged heatwave, marking a crucial cooling period before the onset of the monsoon.