Heavy Rain to Continue in Keralam; Yellow Alert in Six Districts Today

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heavy rain will continue across Keralam over the coming days. A yellow alert has been issued for Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram districts today.

The warning comes as a cyclonic circulation over the northern parts of Lakshadweep and adjoining areas continues to persist. Rain is expected to continue in Keralam until Tuesday.

Isolated places are likely to receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms, with strong winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph.

Yellow alerts have been issued for the following districts over the coming days:

October 18, 2026: Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad

October 19, 2026: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod

October 20, 2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram

Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast in these districts. Heavy rain refers to rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours.