Heavy Rain Likely to Intensify in Keralam; Yellow Alert in Seven Districts

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department has forecast an intensification of the northeast monsoon in Keralam. A yellow alert has been issued in seven districts today: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur.

On Tuesday, yellow alerts will be in force in districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam. On Wednesday, the alert will cover 10 districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Malappuram. On Thursday, yellow alerts have been issued for districts from Idukki to Kannur.

Yellow Alert

October 20, 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam.

October 21, 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.

October 22, 2026: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur.

The weather department has forecast isolated spells of heavy rain. Heavy rainfall refers to precipitation between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours.

Authorities have warned people to remain highly vigilant as rain may be accompanied by winds of 40–50 kmph and frequent lightning.