Kerala Monsoon 2025 Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on May 24, 2025, marking the earliest onset since 2009, when it arrived on May 23. This early arrival, eight days ahead of the usual June 1 onset, has triggered intense rainfall across the state, prompting widespread alerts and raising concerns about potential accidents, including flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding. Below are live updates on the monsoon’s impact, weather alerts, and reported incidents across Kerala.
Note: This is a live update, and information may evolve as new reports emerge. For the latest weather alerts, visit mausam.imd.gov.in
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Heavy Rain Alert: Holiday Declared for Educational Institutions in Six Kerala Districts
Due to persistent heavy rainfall and weather warnings, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in six Kerala districts—Kannur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Idukki, Kasaragod, and Thrissur—on Friday, May 30, 2025. The decision was made by district collectors to prioritize the safety of students and staff amid forecasts of intense rain and strong winds.
Affected Institutions
The holiday applies to:
- Anganwadis
- Professional colleges
- CBSE and ICSE schools
- Nurseries and tuition centers
- Art, sports, and religious study centers
- Madrasas and training institutes
Note: Pre-scheduled examinations and interviews will proceed as planned, with no changes to their schedules.
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Five of the six shutters of Idukki Malankara Dam were opened.
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MPACT BASED FORECAST
MPACT BASED FORECAST(Valid for next 3 hours) :As per the latest Radar Imagery, Thunderstorm with moderate rainfall and gusty wind speed reaching 40 kmph is expected in the Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur & Kasaragod districts of Kerala for next 3 hours. -
NOWCAST dated 24/05/2025
NOWCAST dated 24/05/2025Time of issue 1300 hr IST (Valid for next 3 hours)Moderate rainfall and gusty wind speeds reaching 50 kmph is likely at one or two places in the Ernakulam, Malappuram & Kozhikode districts; Moderate rainfall with surface wind speed likely to be 40 kmph (in Gusts) is very likely to occur at isolated places in all other districts of Kerala. -
Monsoon Winds Strengthen Along Coast
Monsoon winds over the Arabian Sea along the Kerala coast have intensified, reaching speeds of 45–55 kmph on May 24, 2025. This strengthening is contributing to the heavy rain
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