Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain May Disrupt Kerala’s Key Onam Celebrations
Onam is an important festival celebrated in Kerala.
Weather officials expect a lot of rain around the busiest festival days.
August 25 is Uthradam, when many people shop and finish preparations.
Heavy rain may happen in several districts that day.
August 26 is Thiruvonam, the main day of Onam.
Light or moderate rain is expected in many places then, with heavier rain possible in some districts.
This could make outdoor events and family gatherings harder.
The weather is expected to improve on August 27 and 28, but people should be careful during lightning, thunderstorms and strong winds.
The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in several Kerala districts on August 25, Uthradam.
Rainfall intensity may ease in some areas, but isolated heavy showers remain possible.
Light to moderate rain is expected across much of Kerala on August 26, Thiruvonam.
The weather could affect outdoor celebrations, shopping and family gatherings.
Weather conditions are expected to improve on August 27 and 28, with no rainfall warning issued.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department’s Meteorological Centre issued the forecast, affecting people celebrating Onam in Kerala.
- What
- Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in several districts on Uthradam, with further rain possible on Thiruvonam.
- When
- August 25 and 26, with improved conditions expected on August 27 and 28.
- Where
- Across Kerala, particularly districts receiving heavy showers.
- Why
- Rain may disrupt outdoor celebrations, last-minute shopping, preparations and family gatherings.
- Uthradam
- August 25, the eve of Thiruvonam and one of the busiest Onam days.
- Thiruvonam
- August 26, the most important day of the Onam festival.
- August 25 forecast
- Heavy to very heavy rain is likely in several parts of Kerala, with isolated heavy rain in many districts.
- August 26 forecast
- Light to moderate rain is likely across much of Kerala, with isolated heavy rain still possible.
- Weather improvement
- No rainfall warning is indicated for Kerala on August 27 and 28.
- Safety advice
- People were advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds.
- Festival programme
- Kerala is holding a week-long programme of cultural events and festivities for Onam.