Archive · 20 Sep 2026
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in Kerala Through September 24
The weather department expects heavy rain in parts of Kerala from September 20 to 24.
Some places may also have thunderstorms on September 20 and 21.
Kottayam and Idukki have orange alerts for very heavy rain.
Five other districts have yellow alerts for heavy rain.
A yellow alert means 6 to 11 centimeters of rain may fall.
An orange alert means 11 to 20 centimeters may fall.
Kerala has received much less rain than usual this monsoon.
The expected rain could bring relief from heat and power cuts caused by increased electricity use.
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain in parts of Kerala from September 20 to 24.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible in Kerala from September 20 to 21.
Orange alerts were issued for Kottayam and Idukki, while five other districts received yellow alerts.
Kerala recorded a 28% rainfall deficit between June 1 and September 17.
The weak monsoon has contributed to higher temperatures, increased electricity use and frequent power cuts.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department forecast the rainfall and issued district alerts.
- What
- Heavy rain is expected in parts of Kerala, with possible isolated thunderstorms and upgraded rainfall alerts.
- When
- Heavy rain is forecast from September 20 to 24, while thunderstorms are possible from September 20 to 21.
- Where
- Kerala, particularly Kottayam, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Wayanad and Kannur.
- Why
- The forecast comes as Kerala faces a weak monsoon, a 28% rainfall deficit, rising temperatures, increased electricity consumption and frequent power cuts.
- Heavy-rain period
- September 20-24
- Thunderstorm period
- September 20-21
- Orange-alert districts
- Kottayam and Idukki
- Yellow-alert districts
- Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Wayanad and Kannur
- Orange-alert rainfall
- Very heavy rain of 11 to 20 centimeters
- Yellow-alert rainfall
- Heavy rain of 6 to 11 centimeters
- Rainfall deficit
- 28% from June 1 to September 17