Heavy rain ahead: Kerala on high alert as downpours to intensify statewide

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for four districts in Kerala on Thursday, forecasting heavy rainfall. Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam are under orange alert, with isolated instances of very heavy rainfall expected. The IMD defines very heavy rainfall as rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm within 24 hours. Rain accompanied by thunderstorms is also expected.

Yellow alerts have also been issued for various districts over the next five days, starting today. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast in these areas. According to the IMD, heavy rainfall refers to rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Strong winds with speeds of up to 40 kmph are also possible.

Districts under yellow alert
15/10/ 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

16/10/ 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

17/10/ 2026: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode.

18/10/ 2026: Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur.

19/10/ 2026: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod.