Attention to those going out: Thunderstorms and rains are coming; warning issued for eight districts including Ernakulam

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Central Meteorological Department has issued a special warning that there is a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. Yellow alert has been issued in various districts. Yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. The possibility of isolated heavy rain has been predicted. Heavy rain is defined as a situation where rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is expected in 24 hours.

Yellow Alert

13/10/2025 : Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam

14/10/2025 : Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki

15/10/2025 : Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki

16/10/2025 : Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur

IMD has informed that there is a possibility of thundershowers and strong winds with a speed of 30 to 40 kmph at isolated places in Kerala from today (12/10/2025) to 16/10/2025. Thunderstorms are dangerous. They cause great damage to human and animal lives, electrical and communication networks and household appliances connected to electrical conductors. Therefore, the public should take the following precautions from the moment they begin to see the storm clouds. Do not refrain from taking such precautions since lightning may not always be visible.

Precautions

• Move into a safe building as soon as you see the first sign of lightning. Remaining in open areas increases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• Keep windows and doors closed during periods of strong winds and lightning. Stay away from doors and windows. Stay inside the building and try to avoid touching walls or floors as much as possible.
• Disconnect electrical appliances. Avoid being near electrical appliances during a thunderstorm.
• Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. It is safe to use a mobile phone.
• Avoid playing outdoors and on terraces, including with children, if the weather is cloudy.
• Do not stand under trees during a thunderstorm. Do not park vehicles under trees.
• Stay inside your vehicle during a thunderstorm. Do not put your arms or legs out. You will be safer inside your vehicle. Avoid riding bicycles, bikes, tractors, etc. during thunderstorms and seek shelter in a safe building until the thunderstorm ends.
• Do not go to the terrace or yard to get clothes during thunderstorms.
• Tie down objects that may fall in the wind.
• Avoid bathing during thunderstorms. Avoid collecting water from taps. Electricity caused by lightning can travel through pipes.
• Do not go fishing or bathing in water bodies during thunderstorms. As soon as you see the clouds, stop fishing and boating activities and try to reach the nearest shore immediately. Do not stand on the deck of a boat during thunderstorms. Baiting and casting nets should be stopped during thunderstorms.
• Avoid flying kites.
• It is dangerous to sit on terraces, other high places, or tree branches during thunderstorms.
• Do not tie up pets in the open during this time. Do not go out to untie them and tie them up safely when there is a rain cloud in sight. This may cause you to be struck by lightning.
• If you are in an open area where you cannot move to a nearby building, curl up like a ball with your feet together and your head and legs between your knees.
• Lightning conductors can be installed on buildings to protect them from lightning. Surge protectors can be installed to protect electrical equipment.