Heavy rainfall expected in Kerala; people in these two districts should exercise caution

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that Kerala is likely to receive rainfall for the next five days. Orange and yellow alerts have been declared for various districts. An orange alert is in place today for the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod, where isolated incidents of very heavy rainfall are expected.

According to the IMD, very heavy rainfall refers to precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours. Isolated spells of heavy rainfall are likely on June 18, 19 and 22. Additionally, wind speeds over Kerala could reach up to 40-60 km/h on June 18 and 19.

Yellow alerts:
18/06/2025: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
19/06/2025: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod
22/06/2025: Kannur, Kasaragod

The yellow alerts indicate the likelihood of isolated heavy rainfall, defined by the IMD as precipitation between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also expected.