Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in Kerala due to expected very heavy rainfall. Yellow alerts have been issued for several other districts over the next few days, with warnings of heavy to very heavy rain. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant, follow official instructions, and take precautionary measures against potential flooding and landslides.
- ▪The IMD issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha, indicating very heavy rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours at isolated places.
- ▪Yellow alerts have been issued for multiple districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, and Idukki, with heavy rainfall expected between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm.
- ▪The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has advised people in flood- and landslide-prone areas to move to safer locations and avoid unnecessary travel, especially to hilly regions and water bodies.
- ▪Residents are warned against crossing rivers, entering water bodies, or driving through flooded roads during the heavy rains.
- ▪Precautions include securing loose structures like trees, electric posts, and hoardings, and reporting hazards to local authorities.
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Heavy rain alert issued for KeralaHeavy rain alert issued for KeralaUpdated on: May 17, 2026 4:34 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Thiruvananthapuram, The IMD on Sunday issued an orange alert in two districts as heavy rain was reported in various parts of Kerala.Heavy rain alert issued for KeralaThe India Meteorological Department declared an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts, indicating the possibility of very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours at isolated places.A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, warning of heavy rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm.On May 18, a yellow alert has been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki,…
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