Alert in districts including Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram; Heavy rains predicted in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department predicted chances of rain in various districts of the state in the coming hours. IMD informed the possibility of moderate rain at isolated places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram districts in the next three hours.

Thunderstorm Alert

The Indian Meteorological Department informed that there is a possibility of rain with thundershowers at isolated places in Kerala till 26/11/2025.

Warnings

Lightning is dangerous. It can cause great damage to human and animal lives, electrical communication networks, and household appliances connected to electrical conductors. Therefore, the public should take the following precautions during these hours.

• Immediately move into a safe building after seeing the first sign of lightning.

• Keep windows and doors closed during periods of strong winds and lightning. Do not stand near doors and windows. Stay inside the building and try to avoid touching the walls or floor as much as possible.

• Disconnect household appliances from the power supply. Avoid being near electrical appliances during a thunderstorm.

• Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. It is safe to use a mobile phone.