Three cyclonic circulations! Rains to intensify in Kerala; alert in all districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department issued a rain warning for the state for the next five days. A 'Yellow Alert' was declared in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram. The forecast indicates the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall. The public is advised to exercise caution, as the heavy rain may be accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h. For tomorrow, a 'Yellow Alert' has been issued for six districts: Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram.

Three cyclonic circulations currently exist—one over the northern parts of Lakshadweep and its surrounding areas, another over Tamil Nadu, and a third near the southern coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. Due to their influence, the India Meteorological Department issued a warning that light to moderate rain is likely in Kerala from today until the 20th. For today, there is a possibility of rain accompanied by thunderstorms in isolated areas, along with strong winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h. From tomorrow—specifically on the 18th, 19th, and 20th—isolated areas may experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds with speeds of 30–40 km/h.

Yellow Alert:

16/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

17/10/2026: Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

18/10/2026: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

19/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod

20/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram