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Orange alert in Thiruvananthapuram! Kerala braces for heavy rain; IMD with warning

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PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 21, 2026 03:07 PM IST
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department predicted heavy rainfall in Kerala for the next five days. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued for various districts. Today, orange alerts are in effect for the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam. Very heavy rainfall is forecast for isolated areas.

Orange Alert

22/10/2026: Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode

24/10/2026: Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod

25/10/2026: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

Yellow Alert

21/10/2026: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

22/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

23/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

24/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad

25/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur, Kasaragod

The forecast indicated the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department defines 'heavy rain' as rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected across the state.

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