Heavy rains predicted; four districts on orange alert, warning issued

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that there is a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued in various districts. Orange alert has been issued in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Kozhikode on June 12 and in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod on June 13. There is a possibility of very heavy rain in isolated places. The IMD says very heavy rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain will be there in 24 hours.

Yellow alert
09/06/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode
10/06/2025: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur
11/06/2025: Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod
12/06/2025: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
13/06/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad

The IMD has sounded yellow alert in the following districts. The IMD defines heavy rainfall as a situation where 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain falls in 24 hours. Thunderstorms are expected.

Alert issued

• Those living in areas prone to landslides, mudslides, and mountain floods should relocate to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities.
• Those living in riverbanks and downstream areas of dams should also move to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities, anticipating the danger.
• Those living in disaster-prone areas should definitely ensure that camps are opened in their area and move there during the day. For this, they can contact the local body and revenue authorities.

Since there is a possibility of strong winds, those living in unsecured houses and those living in houses with weak roofs should be especially careful. Those who are aware of the danger should contact the authorities and move to safer places as part of their safety precautions.