Kerala likely to receive very heavy rainfall today; IMD updates weather warning, issues Orange Alert for 10 districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its rain warnings for Kerala as heavy rainfall continues across the state. Orange Alerts have now been issued for more districts. An Orange Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Monday (August 3).

The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall at isolated places in these districts. According to the weather department, very heavy rainfall refers to 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain within 24 hours. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely.

Yellow Alert

The IMD has also issued Yellow Alerts for the following districts:

03/08/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Thrissur and Palakkad
04/08/2026: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod
06/08/2026: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod
07/08/2026: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod

A Yellow Alert indicates the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places, with 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain expected within 24 hours.

Public advisory

The IMD and authorities have urged people to remain vigilant as heavy rain continues across the state.

• People living in landslide-, mudslide- and flash flood-prone areas should move to safer locations if instructed by authorities.
• People living along riverbanks and downstream of dams have also been advised to shift to safer places if directed by officials.
• Those residing in disaster-prone areas should ensure that relief camps have been opened in their locality and move to the camps during the daytime if necessary. They can contact local self-government institutions and revenue officials for assistance.
• People living in houses with weak roofs or structures vulnerable to strong winds should take extra precautions and relocate to safer places if they feel there is a risk.
• Authorities have also advised the public not to cross rivers or enter rivers and other water bodies for bathing, fishing or any other purpose while heavy rain continues.