Significant change in Kerala's weather over next five days; special alert issued for all districts today
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In view of the intensifying rainfall across the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange Alerts for more districts in Kerala. A total of seven districts are under Orange Alert today, while seven others are under Yellow Alert. This means all districts in the state are advised to remain cautious today. The IMD has also prohibited fishing activity along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts from today until July 20.
Orange Alert
July 16, 2025: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
July 17, 2025: Kannur, Kasaragod
July 18, 2025: Kannur, Kasaragod
July 19, 2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
July 20, 2025: Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
According to the IMD, an Orange Alert indicates the possibility of isolated extremely heavy rainfall in the range of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm within 24 hours.
Yellow Alert July 16, 2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram
July 17, 2025: Alappuzha, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
July 18, 2025: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
July 19, 2025: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad
July 20, 2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad.
A Yellow Alert signifies the potential for isolated heavy rainfall ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours, as per IMD guidelines.