Kerala witnessing intense rainfall; Orange alert in Ernakulam, five other districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department announced the possibility of the rain continuing in Kerala for the next five days. Today, there is an orange alert in Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. There is also an orange alert in Idukki and Ernakulam districts tomorrow and on the 23rd. There is a possibility of very heavy rain in isolated places.

Yellow Alert

19/10/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Wayanad

20/10/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

21/10/2025: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur

22/10/2025: Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad

23/10/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur

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