Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Kerala Flooding Prompts Alerts, Dam Releases Due to Heavy Rainfall
It rained a lot in Kerala, causing rivers and dams to fill up.
The government put out warnings, called alerts, for some areas, telling people to be careful.
If a place had an orange alert, that meant it was raining a lot.
Because the dams were getting full, some had to let out extra water.
Also, some rivers were getting too high, so people near them were told to be ready to move if they needed to.
Kerala experienced heavy rainfall, leading to rising water levels and waterlogging.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for nine Kerala districts.
An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall.
Palakkad opened dam shutters to release excess water due to rising levels.
Danger alerts were issued for Manimala and Mogral rivers due to rising water levels.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and local authorities.
- What
- Heavy rainfall and related alerts and actions.
- When
- The reports cover recent rainfall activity.
- Where
- Kerala and parts of Rajasthan.
- Why
- To warn residents of potential flooding and manage water levels.
Areas Affected by Rainfall
Rajasthan Rainfall Variation
Geographic Impact
Areas Affected by Rainfall
Kerala experienced widespread rainfall leading to alerts and water management actions.
Rajasthan Rainfall Variation
Parts of Rajasthan received varying amounts of rainfall.
- Orange Alert Districts
- Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod
- Yellow Alert Districts
- Remaining 5 districts of Kerala
- Rivers with Danger Alerts
- Manimala and Mogral rivers
- Dam Shutters Opened
- Malampuzha, Mangalam, Siruvani, Meenkara, and Pothundi
- Orange Alert Rainfall
- 11 cm to 20 cm
- Yellow Alert Rainfall
- 6 cm to 11 cm
