Red Alert in Three Districts on Sunday, Two on Monday as Extremely Heavy Rain Is Forecast

Thiruvananthapuram: Extremely heavy rain is forecast in Keralam, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red, orange and yellow alerts for various districts for Sunday. The intense rainfall could cause dangerous conditions, with large amounts of rain expected within a short period, potentially triggering flash floods and rapid water flows.

Waterlogging is also possible in urban areas and generally low-lying regions. Continued rainfall could lead to landslides and landslides. The public and government agencies have been urged to remain extremely vigilant.

Red alert

October 25, 2026: Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad.

October 26, 2026: Idukki and Palakkad.

The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in these districts. Extremely heavy rainfall refers to precipitation exceeding 204.4 mm within 24 hours.

Orange alert

October 24, 2026: Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

October 25, 2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Kannur.

October 26, 2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram.

The IMD has forecast isolated instances of very heavy rainfall in these districts. Very heavy rainfall refers to precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours.

Yellow alert

October 24, 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam.

October 25, 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Kasaragod.

October 26, 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kozhikode and Wayanad.

October 27, 2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.

The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in the districts under yellow alert. Heavy rainfall refers to precipitation between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours.