Rains likely to intensify from tomorrow, four districts on high alert 

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that rains are likely to intensify in Kerala in the coming days. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued for various districts following the possibility of heavy rain starting tomorrow.

Orange alert

15/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam

The IMD has issued an orange alert for districts, predicting a chance of very heavy rainfall at isolated places. Very heavy rainfall means getting from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain in 24 hours. Thunderstorms with lightning are also expected.

Yellow alert
15/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

16/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasargod

17/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam

18/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki

The IMD has issued a yellow alert in these districts. The possibility of isolated heavy rainfall has been predicted. Heavy rain is defined by the India Meteorological Department as a situation where rainfall ranges from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected.