IMD intensifies rain warnings for Kerala; 11 districts placed under Orange alert

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its weather layout for Kerala, significantly expanding its heavy rainfall warnings across the state. In its latest update, weather officials upgraded the alert status to Orange for 11 districts, warning residents to prepare for isolated, very heavy downpours.

The high-priority alert now covers Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. This marks a substantial escalation from the previous forecast, which had confined the Orange Alert to just six districts: Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Meanwhile, a Yellow Alert remains in place for Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram, indicating likelihood of isolated heavy rainfall.

An Orange Alert signals isolated very heavy rainfall, whereas a Yellow Alert warns of isolated heavy downpours. Residents in low-lying and landslide-prone areas are advised to stay vigilant.

The IMD has also outlined an extended weekly forecast mapping out how these weather patterns will transition over the coming days:

Timeline of upcoming weather alerts

Monday, June 29, 2026

• Orange Alert: The heaviest rainfall will shift heavily toward the northern coast, focusing on Kannur and Kasaragod.
• Yellow Alert: A widespread alert blankets the rest of the state, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

• Orange Alert: Heavy conditions persist in the northern belt, covering Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
• Yellow Alert: Severe weather eases slightly elsewhere, remaining active only in Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

• Orange Alert: Intense rain is expected to narrow back down exclusively to Kannur and Kasaragod.
• Yellow Alert: Cautionary warnings will stay active for Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

• Yellow Alert: While the most severe Orange alerts subside by Thursday, the northern and central regions—specifically Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod—will remain under observation with a Yellow alert.