Kerala likely to receive rain with thunderstorms over next five days; yellow alert in six districts, warning issued

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain in Kerala over the next five days and issued yellow alerts in several districts. A yellow alert is in place in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts today.

Isolated heavy rainfall is likely in the state. The IMD defines heavy rainfall as rain measuring between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Thunderstorms are also likely from today until October 21.

Yellow alert

19/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur
20/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam
21/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram
22/10/2026: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur

Fishermen's advisory

The IMD has stated that there is no restriction on fishing activities along the Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep coasts today (October 18, 2026).

Special warning

19/10/2026: Strong winds reaching speeds of 35 to 45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph on some occasions, and rough weather are likely over the southwest Arabian Sea and the adjoining northwestern equatorial Indian Ocean.
20/10/2026: Strong winds reaching speeds of 35 to 45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph on some occasions, and rough weather are likely over the southwest Arabian Sea.
21/10/2026: Strong winds reaching speeds of 35 to 45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph on some occasions, and rough weather are likely over the southwest Arabian Sea and the adjoining central-western Arabian Sea.

The IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into these areas on the dates mentioned above.