Holiday declared for educational institutions in one district tomorrow; red alert in Ernakulam

KALPETTA: Following heavy rains, the authorities declared a holiday for educational institutions in Wayanad district tomorrow (Wednesday). The holiday applies to institutions including religious studies classes, tuition centres, coaching classes, and special classes. Residential schools and residential colleges can function. District Collector DR Meghasree informed that the public should be extremely cautious and traffic restrictions will be imposed on mountain passes including Thamarassery Churam and Palchuram.

Apart from Wayanad, a red alert is issued in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. The Indian Meteorological Department warned that the rains will become more intense in the state. The district administration warned that people should be vigilant as there is a possibility of receiving 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain in 24 hours.

Orange Alert

04/08/2026: Alappuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

05/08/2026: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

06/08/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam

Yellow Alert

04/08/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam

05/08/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

06/08/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

07/08/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

08/08/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod