- IMD issues Red Alert for four Kerala districts.
- Heavy rainfall claims 26 lives, displaces thousands.
- Kottayam records highest rainfall at 14 cm.
Heavy rainfall continued to batter several parts of Kerala on Friday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to upgrade its weather warnings across the state.
District-Wise Warning Breakdown
- Red Alert: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod have been placed under a red alert for August 7, signalling the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall.
- Orange Alert: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki are under an orange alert, with very heavy rain likely over the next 24 hours.
- Yellow Alert: The remaining districts are under a yellow alert, where isolated heavy rainfall is expected.
Authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions, as continuous rainfall increases the risk of flooding, waterlogging, and travel disruptions.
Kottayam Records Highest Rainfall: IMD
Several parts of central Kerala witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM on Friday. Kumarakom in Kottayam recorded the state's highest rainfall at 14 cm, followed closely by Vaikom at 13 cm, while Kottayam town and Cherthala in Alappuzha registered 9 cm of rain each.
The ongoing downpours are driven by upper cyclonic circulations over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the northwest Bay of Bengal, adjoining the north Odisha-Gangetic West Bengal coast. These active weather systems continue to influence rainfall activity across Kerala, bringing widespread showers and heavy spells to several districts.
Death Toll Reaches 26, Thousands Displaced
Continuous rainfall has caused widespread flooding and waterlogging across several parts of the state, disrupting daily life and forcing many families to move to safer locations. According to a report by The Indian Express, the heavy monsoon spell has claimed 26 lives so far, displacing thousands of residents and damaging numerous homes.
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Authorities have advised the public, especially those living in low-lying and landslide-prone zones, to remain vigilant and follow advisories issued by district administrations and disaster management officials.