Low-pressure system likely to intensify; Kerala's weather to change over next five days

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the possibility of rainfall in Kerala over the next five days. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued for various districts. An orange alert is in effect today in Kannur and Kasaragod districts, where isolated very heavy rainfall is expected. According to the IMD, “very heavy rainfall” refers to rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours.

A well-marked low-pressure area is currently located over northeast Rajasthan and northwest Madhya Pradesh. Another well-marked low-pressure system is positioned over West Bengal and Bangladesh, which is likely to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours. Due to these conditions, isolated very heavy rainfall is likely on July 14, 16, and 18, the IMD said.

Orange alert
16/07/2025: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur, Kasaragod
17/07/2025: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur
18/07/2025: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

Yellow alert
14/07/2025: Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
15/07/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
16/07/2025: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
17/07/2025: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
18/07/2025: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

These yellow alerts have been issued in anticipation of isolated heavy rainfall, which the IMD defines as rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours.

Public safety advisory:

• People living in landslide- and flood-prone areas should relocate to safer places as advised by authorities.
• People living near riverbanks and downstream of dams should remain alert and move if instructed by officials.
• Those in disaster-prone areas must ensure relief camps are open in their locality and move there during daytime if needed. They may contact local government or revenue officials for assistance.
• As strong winds are likely, those living in unsecured houses or homes with weak roofs must take extra care and move to safer buildings if necessary.
• Be alert to the risks of trees or electric poles falling due to wind. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued detailed guidelines on precautions during strong winds, which are available at: https://sdma.kerala.gov.in/windwarning/
• Under no circumstances should people cross rivers, bathe, fish, or engage in other activities in rivers or water bodies during heavy rainfall.