Rains to intensify in coming days in Kerala; five districts on alert

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that there is a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. Yellow alert has been issued in various districts. A yellow alert has been issued in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur on September 25. Isolated heavy rain has been predicted. Heavy rain is defined as a situation where 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain is expected in 24 hours.

Yellow alert
26/09/2025: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur
27/09/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

A low-pressure area is located over the Gangetic plains, West Bengal, North Odisha and the Bay of Bengal. It is likely to weaken in the next 24 hours. Another low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal on September 25.

The IMD has informed that it is likely to strengthen into an extreme low-pressure area near the north Andhra-south Odisha coast on September 26 and make landfall along the north Andhra-south Odisha coast on September 27. In this situation, rain is intensifying in Kerala. The IMD has predicted the possibility of isolated heavy rain on September 25, 26 and 27.

Alert on Black Sea Phenomenon
As part of the black sea phenomenon, the Kerala coast will experience 0.5 to 1.1 meters of rain today (23/09/2025) till 08.30 pm; The National Centre for Oceanographic Studies and Research (INCOIS) has informed that there is a possibility of sea erosion due to high waves of 1.2 to 1.4 meters on the coasts from Neerodi to Arokyapuram in Kanyakumari today (23/09/2025) till 08.30 pm.

Fishermen and coastal residents should be alert as there is a possibility of sea attacks.

As the sea is likely to become rougher, they should stay away from the danger areas as per the instructions of the authorities.

Launching small boats and yachts into the sea should be avoided during this time.

Landing fishing vessels into the sea during a period of high tide and rough seas is just as dangerous as launching them ashore. Therefore, landing and landing them ashore during periods of strong waves should be avoided.

Until the INCOIS warning is withdrawn, all activities, including tourism, focused on beaches should be completely avoided.

Keep fishing vessels (boats, yachts, etc.) safely tied up in the harbor. Maintaining a safe distance between boats can avoid the risk of collision. Ensure the safety of fishing equipment.

Avoid trips to the beach and recreational activities at sea completely.

Be especially vigilant as coastal erosion is possible.