Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Kerala Faces Heavy Rainfall, IMD Issues Alerts Across Districts
Heavy rain has been pouring down in Kerala, causing rivers and dams to fill up.
The government has warned people about the dangers.
Nine districts are under an orange alert, meaning very heavy rain is expected.
Other districts are under a yellow alert, which means heavy rain is also coming.
Officials are letting water out of some dams to prevent flooding.
People living near two rivers are told to be ready to move to safety because the water levels are rising.
The weather service also says there will be strong winds in some areas.
Incessant rainfall caused rising water levels in Kerala's rivers and dams.
The IMD issued an orange alert for nine districts due to the heavy rainfall.
Yellow alert was issued for the remaining five districts of Kerala.
Dams in Palakkad opened shutters to release excess water.
Danger alerts issued for Manimala and Mogral rivers; residents advised to relocate.
- Who
- IMD, residents near rivers, and district administrations.
- What
- Heavy rainfall leading to rising water levels and alerts.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Due to the intense and persistent rainfall.
- Orange Alert Districts
- Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
- Yellow Alert Districts
- Remaining 5 districts of Kerala
- Orange Alert Rainfall
- 11 cm to 20 cm
- Yellow Alert Rainfall
- 6 cm to 11 cm
- River Danger Alerts
- Manimala and Mogral rivers
- Wind Speed
- Up to 40 kmph