- By Aditya Jha
- Wed, 13 May 2026 03:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kerala Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that several districts of Kerala are set to witness rainfall at least till Saturday. The weather department asserted that along with rainfall, the coastal regions are also expected to receive thunderstorms and lightning. The continuous rain will provide relief from heat by reducing the temperature by two to four degrees Celsius. The weather department has advised the residents to follow the guidelines and plan their days accordingly.
The weather department stated that several districts of Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kozhikode, are likely to witness rainfall at least till May 16. The continuous rainfall is likely to lead to waterlogging in the lower regions, leading to inconveniences to the residents.
Kerala Weather Update Till May 16
May 14: The residents of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod are likely to witness heavy rain along with strong winds
May 15: Heavy rainfall is expected in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad
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May 16: The residents of Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram are set to experience heavy rainfall on Saturday
The weather department stated that the southwest monsoon is likely to advance over some parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by the end of this week. Apart from this, a low-pressure area is present over the southwest Bay of Bengal. However, the IMD clarified that there is no restriction on fishing along the coastal regions of Kerala for the next few days.
Apart from this, heat waves are likely in many parts of Rajasthan and western Madhya Pradesh, with severe heat waves possible in isolated areas between May 12 and 18. Nights may remain hot in parts of eastern Rajasthan until May 15.
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IMD has advised people to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, drink plenty of water, wear light cotton clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the hottest hours of the afternoon.