Very heavy rain predicted; two districts on orange alert, alert issued

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department has predicted a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. The IMD has announced orange and yellow alerts in various districts. Kannur and Kasaragod are on orange alert. Orange alert has been issued in Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur and Kasaragod tomorrow.

Orange Alert

17/07/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

18/07/2025: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

19/07/2025: Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

The IMD has announced an orange alert in the districts. The possibility of very heavy rain has been predicted in isolated places. The IMD defines very heavy rainfall as rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.

Yellow Alert

15/07/2025: Alappuzha, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

16/07/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

17/07/2025: Alappuzha, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad

18/07/2025: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

19/07/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad

The IMD has declared a yellow alert in the following districts. The possibility of isolated heavy rain is predicted. The IMD defines heavy rainfall as a situation where rainfall is between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours.

Special instructions for public

People living in areas prone to landslides, mudslides and mountain floods should move to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities.

Those living in riverbanks and downstream areas of dams should also move to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities, anticipating the danger.

People living in disaster-prone areas should definitely ensure that camps are opened in their area and move there during the day. For this, local bodies and revenue authorities can be contacted.

Due to the possibility of strong winds, those living in unsecured houses and those living in houses with weak roofs should be especially careful. Those who are aware of the danger should contact the authorities and move to safer places as a safety precaution.

The dangers that may arise due to trees falling and posts falling in the wind should also be taken into account. The precautionary measures to be taken in case of strong winds issued by the State Disaster Management Authority are available at https://sdma.kerala.gov.in/windwarning/

During heavy rains, it is not allowed to cross rivers, bathe in rivers or other water bodies, go fishing or go for other purposes.

It is not allowed to climb over bridges above water bodies to see the view, take selfies or stand in groups.

In times of heavy rain, non-essential travel should be completely avoided. Recreational trips to waterfalls, water bodies and hilly areas should be completely avoided until the rain warning is lifted.