Cyclonic circulation and westerly winds: High alert issued in Kerala for next five days

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Central Meteorological Department has issued a warning that there is a possibility of widespread rainfall in Kerala for the next five days. A cyclonic circulation is located over North Karnataka and adjoining Telangana-Rayalaseema. The westerly winds continue to be strong over Kerala. Due to these reasons, widespread rainfall is likely for the next five days.

IMD has informed that isolated very heavy rains are likely from June 14 to 16 and isolated heavy rains from June 13 to 17. There is a warning that the wind speed is likely to increase to 50-60 kmph over Kerala from June 14 to 16. IMD has advised that fishing should not be done on the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshdweep coasts from today to May 17. Due to the possibility of extremely heavy rains in the state, IMD has issued red, orange and yellow alerts in various districts.

The Meteorological Department has announced that heavy rainfall is expected in a short period of time. It may cause flash floods and landslides. There is a possibility of waterlogging in urban areas and low-lying areas in general. IMD has also warned the public and government agencies to be extremely cautious.

Red Alert

14/06/2025: Kannur, Kasaragod

15/06/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

16/06/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

17/06/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode

Orange Alert

13/06/2025: Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

14/06/2025: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

15/05/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad

16/05/2025: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod

17/05/2025: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

Yellow Alert

13/05/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha

14/06/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha

16/06/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha

17/06/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha