Extremely heavy rain to hit Kerala soon; alerts issued; warning for five districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department has announced that there is a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. Red and orange alerts have been issued in various districts. Today, a red alert has been issued in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. The possibility of extremely heavy rainfall has been predicted. The Meteorological Department defines extremely heavy rainfall as rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm in 24 hours.

Orange Alert

16/06/2025: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad

17/06/2025: Kannur, Kasaragod

IMD has declared an orange alert in the above districts. The possibility of very heavy rainfall has been predicted in isolated places. By 'Very Heavy Rainfall', IMD means that there will be rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.

Yellow Alert

16/06/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam

17/06/2025: Alappuzha, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

18/06/2025: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod

The Central Meteorological Department has declared a yellow alert in the mentioned districts. The possibility of isolated heavy rain is predicted. Heavy rain is defined as a situation where 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain is received in 24 hours.

Extremely intense rain can cause accidents. A tendency to receive heavy rain in a short time is expected. It may cause flash floods and currents. There is also a possibility of waterlogging in urban areas and generally low-lying areas. Continued rainfall may cause landslides and rockfalls. The public and government agencies should be extremely vigilant.

Special instructions for the public

• People living in areas with the possibility of mudflows, landslides, flash floods and hilly areas that are receiving heavy rainfall should move to a safe place. People should be ready to move during the day.
• Those living in low-lying areas where waterlogging is common should move to camps prepared by assessing the situation.
• Due to the possibility of strong winds, those living in unsecured houses and those living in houses with weak roofs should exercise special caution. Those who see a danger ahead should contact the authorities and move to safer places as a safety precaution.
• Trees/posts/boards, walls, etc. that are in danger in private and public places should be secured and trees should be pruned. Dangerous conditions should be brought to the attention of the authorities.
• During heavy rains, it is not permissible to cross rivers, bathe, fish or go into rivers or other water bodies for any reason.
• Avoid non-essential travel as much as possible during heavy rains. Recreational trips to waterfalls, water bodies and hilly areas should be avoided until the rain warning is lifted.
• Exercise special caution when travelling on roads adjacent to water bodies. Exercise caution on roads under repair. The possibility of increased road accidents should be anticipated in the event of heavy rains.