Weather in Kerala to change from Monday; alert issued to four districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. A yellow alert has been issued in various districts. A yellow alert has been issued in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram today (05/04/2026) and tomorrow (06/04/2026). There is a possibility of isolated heavy rain. Heavy rain is defined as a situation where 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain is received in 24 hours.

There is a possibility of rain with thundershowers and strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 kmph in isolated places till Monday (06/04/2026). The IMD has informed that there is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms and strong winds with a speed of 30 to 40 kmph on 07/04/2026 and 08/04/2026.

Alert issued
Thunderstorms are dangerous. They cause great damage to human and animal lives, electrical and communication networks and household appliances connected to electrical conductors. Therefore, the public should take the following precautions from the time they start seeing the thundercloud. Since lightning may not always be visible, do not refrain from taking such precautions.

1. Move immediately inside a safe building after seeing the first sign of lightning. Remaining in open areas increases the risk of being struck by lightning.
2. 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 not to touch the walls or floor as much as possible.
3. Disconnect the power supply of household appliances. Avoid being close to electrical appliances during a thunderstorm.
4. Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. It is okay to use a mobile phone.
5. If the weather is cloudy, avoid playing outdoors and on terraces, including with children.
6. Do not stand under trees during a thunderstorm. Do not park vehicles under trees.
7. Stay inside the vehicle during a thunderstorm. Do not put your arms and legs out. You will be safe inside the vehicle. Avoid traveling in vehicles such as bicycles, bikes, and tractors during a thunderstorm and seek shelter in a safe building until the thunderstorm ends.
8. Do not go to the terrace or yard to get clothes when you see a rainstorm.
9. Tie down objects that may topple over in the wind.
10. Avoid bathing during a thunderstorm. Avoid collecting water from taps. Electricity from lightning can travel through pipes.
11. Do not go fishing or bathing in water during a thunderstorm. As soon as you see dark clouds, stop fishing and boating and try to reach the nearest shore immediately. Do not stand on the deck of a boat during a thunderstorm. Stop fishing and casting nets during a thunderstorm.
12. Avoid flying kites.