Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning across Kerala for the coming days. An orange alert has been declared for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts on October 27, 2025, indicating the likelihood of very heavy rainfall in isolated places. According to the IMD, very heavy rainfall means precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours.A yellow alert has been announced for Alappuzha, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts on the same day, warning of heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours. On October 26, yellow alerts are in place for Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. On October 28, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts are also expected to receive heavy rain, with yellow alerts issued accordingly.The IMD has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in various parts of the state. The five-day rainfall forecast suggests widespread rainfall activity, with isolated areas likely to experience very heavy downpours. Authorities have urged residents, especially in hilly and coastal regions, to remain cautious and avoid venturing into waterlogged or landslide-prone areas.
