Heavy rains likely in Kerala; Orange alert in three districts including Ernakulam

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department announced that there is a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. Orange and yellow alerts have been announced in various districts. Today, an orange alert has been issued in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.

A yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad districts today. The Indian Meteorological Department has also announced that strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 kmph are also possible in isolated places in Kerala from today (07/06/2026) to the 9th.

Orange Alert

08/06/2026: Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod

09/06/2026: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

The Indian Meteorological Department declared an orange alert in the districts. The possibility of very heavy rainfall has been predicted in isolated places.

Yellow Alert

08/06/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad

09/06/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad

10/06/2026: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

11/06/2026: Kannur, Kasaragod

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the districts. Isolated heavy rain is expected. The Indian Meteorological Department defines heavy rain (ISOL H) as a situation where rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is expected in 24 hours. Rain accompanied by thundershowers is expected.