Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Kerala over the next five days. Consequent to the high probability of torrential rains in North Kerala, a Red Alert has been sounded in various districts. An extremely heavy rainfall warning indicates a precipitation level exceeding 204.4 mm within a 24-hour period. Authorities and the general public have been advised to maintain utmost vigilance.
The district-wise alert schedule is detailed below:
🔴 Red Alert (Extremely Heavy Rainfall)
Extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm in 24 hours.
- June 06: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
- June 07: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
🟠 Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall)
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm.
- June 05: Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
- June 06: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad
- June 07: Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod
- June 08: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
- June 09: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
🟡 Yellow Alert (Heavy Rainfall)
Isolated heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm, likely accompanied by thunderstorms.
- June 05: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki
- June 06: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha
- June 07: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam
- June 08: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad
- June 09: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram
⚠️ Safety Advisory: Due to the high probability of strong winds and severe lightning, residents in low-lying and hilly regions are urged to exercise extreme caution. Fishermen and coastal residents must strictly adhere to the weather directives and safety guidelines issued by authorities.
