Kerala Weather: IMD Issues Alert As Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad; Check Forecast

Kerala Weather: Heavy rain is set to disrupt daily life across Kerala over the next few days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather bulletin forecasting sustained downpours, strong winds at speeds of 40-50 kilometres per hour, and widespread thunderstorms across the state.

Authorities have urged residents, particularly those in low-lying and hilly regions, to take necessary precautions against potential waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides.

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Kerala Weather Today: District-Wise IMD Warnings

• Sunday, October 25 (Red Alert): Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad (extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours).
• Sunday, October 25 (Orange Alert): Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Kannur, along with Lakshadweep (very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm).
• Sunday, October 25 (Yellow Alert): Kasaragod (heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm).

Kerala Weather Forecast For The Rest Of The Week

Heavy rain will continue early in the week before gradually slowing down.

• Monday, October 26 (Orange Alert): Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram.
• Monday, October 26 (Yellow Alert): Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.
• Tuesday, October 27 (Yellow Alert): Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram.

Wednesday, October 28 To Saturday, October 31

Rain activity will reduce significantly, with no major weather warnings currently in place.

Bay Of Bengal Depression Update

The IMD on Sunday said that the depression over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and make landfall on the Andhra coast on October 28 post-noon.

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Accordingly, heavy rains are expected along the eastern coast from Bengal to Tamil Nadu between October 28 and 30.

(With Inputs From PTI)