- By Deeksha Gour
- Tue, 06 May 2025 11:12 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kerala Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall across Kerala today, May 6. Districts like Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki, which were under yellow alert yesterday, are again expected to receive rain today. A yellow alert has also been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki on both Wednesday (May 7) and Thursday (May 8).
Looking ahead to Friday (May 9), the IMD has extended the yellow alert to more regions, including Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad. These alerts have been issued due to the forecast of isolated heavy rain in parts of the state.
The IMD defines heavy rainfall as precipitation measuring between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Officials have stated that such isolated showers are expected to affect different parts of the state over the next few days.
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Kerala District-wise Forecast For The Coming Days:
May 7: Rain is likely in Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad.
May 8: Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts may receive rainfall.
May 9: Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad may witness showers.
Possibility Of Black Sea Phenomenon In Kerala
Alongside rain forecasts, sea conditions are also a cause for concern. According to a ETV Bharat report, National Oceanographic Research Centre has alerted that a black sea phenomenon, characterised by unusually high waves may occur along Kerala’s coastline today. Waves between 0.3 to 0.7 metres in height have been observed, which could lead to sea erosion in several coastal stretches.
High wave activity has been reported in these coastal areas until 11:30 PM today:
Kannur to Kasaragod: From Valapattanam to New Mahe and Kuzhathur to Kottakunnu.
Kollam: Between Alappat and Edava.
Kozhikode: From Chombala fishing harbour to Ramanattukara.
Malappuram: Between Kadalundi and Palapetty.
In addition, the NOAA has warned of possible coastal erosion due to waves of 0.3 to 0.6 metres along:
Thiruvananthapuram (Kappil to Poovar): From 11:30 AM onwards.
Alappuzha (Chellanam to Azhikkal Jetty), Thrissur (Attupuram to Kodungallur) and Ernakulam (Munambam to Maruvakkad): Between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
In Kanyakumari, waves reaching up to 1.1 metres may lead to further erosion until 11:30 PM tonight.
Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued a warning for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Between May 6 and 9, wind speeds may reach 40 to 50 kmph. From today till May 8, winds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected in isolated parts of Kerala.