THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. Yellow alert has been issued in various districts. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam are on yellow alert. Yellow alert has been issued in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, and Thrissur tomorrow.

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. The IMD has also announced that there is a possibility of strong winds with a speed of 30 to 40 kmph in isolated places in Kerala from today (25/09/2025) to 27/09/2025.

Safety tips to deal with strong winds
• Strong winds are the most destructive and life-threatening disaster in Kerala. There is a possibility of accidents due to uprooting of trees and breaking of branches in strong winds. During wind and rain, one should not stand under trees under any circumstances. Vehicles should not be parked under trees.

• Dangerous branches of trees in the yard should be cut down. If dangerous trees are noticed in public places, inform the concerned local bodies.

• Unsecured billboards, electric posts, flagpoles, etc. are also likely to fall in the wind, so strengthen or remove them when there is no wind and rain. Do not stand under or near them or park vehicles when there is rain and wind.

• Equipment and other objects that are likely to fall in the wind, such as ladders leaning against a wall or other objects, should be tied with ropes.

• As soon as the wind starts blowing, the windows and doors of the houses should be closed. Do not stand near the windows and doors. Avoid standing on the terrace of the house.

• Those living in thatched, sheeted or unsecured houses should move to safer buildings as requested by the authorities during the warning period.

• Local self-government bodies, revenue officials and people's representatives should take the initiative to shift such people identified under the local body level disaster mitigation plan to relief camps at the required stages.

• When the wind and rain become strong, there is a high risk of power lines and posts falling. If any such accident is noticed, immediately inform the KSEB control room at 1912 or the District Disaster Management Authority control room at 1077. Avoid troubleshooting activities during the windy period and only carry out them after the wind and rain have ended. The public should cooperate patiently with the KSEB employees. The public should not come out and do such repair work directly.