Archive · 29 May 2025
Kerala Braces for Heavy Monsoon: Alerts, Disease Concerns, and Travel Disruptions
Kerala is getting ready for a lot of rain!
The government has put the state in emergency mode and warned people about possible floods and landslides.
Some areas are under a red alert, meaning the highest warning.
Schools are closed in some districts.
Health officials are also worried about a rise in diseases like dengue and leptospirosis because of the rain.
People are advised to stay safe, avoid going into water, and be careful about mosquito bites.
Kerala is on high alert due to the forecast of heavy rainfall, with the state in emergency disaster preparedness mode.
The IMD has issued Red alerts for several districts, with potential for extremely heavy rainfall and travel disruptions.
Health authorities in Ernakulam are preparing for a possible spike in infectious diseases, particularly dengue and leptospirosis.
Schools in several districts, including Kasaragod and Ernakulam, have been closed due to the weather warnings.
The public is advised to take precautions against potential floods, landslides, and mosquito-borne illnesses.
- Who
- Government officials, health authorities, residents, and travelers in Kerala.
- What
- State's preparedness for heavy rainfall, including alerts, disease control measures, and travel advisories.
- When
- Forecasts issued starting May 29, 2025, and extending into the weekend.
- Where
- Kerala, with specific alerts and concerns for various districts including Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
- Why
- To prepare for and mitigate the impact of expected heavy rainfall and potential health risks.
- State Status
- Emergency disaster preparedness mode
- Red Alert Districts (May 29)
- Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod
- Orange Alert Districts (May 29-31)
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
- Ernakulam Dengue Cases (since May 1)
- Over 750 suspected and confirmed cases since May 1
- School Closures
- Holiday declared in Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, and Wayanad
- Disease Concern
- Increase in vector breeding in houses
- People in Relief Camps
- 1,198 rain-affected citizens
Sources
KMC prepares to flush out storm water, state sounds alert for coastal districts
Vigil continues as heavy rain hits normal life in Kozhikode
Heavy rain persists in Kerala as low-pressure system intensifies into depression
Monsoon fury: Red alert declared in 8 Kerala districts
Detailed loss estimate of rain-related calamities in Kozhikode to be prepared soon
Chief Minister puts Kerala in emergency disaster preparedness mode as monsoon intensifies
With monsoon intensifying, Ernakulam likely to witness spike in infectious diseases
