Yellow alert issued for 10 Kerala districts as heavy rainfall continues
Yellow alert issued for 10 Kerala districts as heavy rainfall continues
IN · Published Oct 21, 2026
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 10 districts in Kerala due to a low-pressure area over the southwest Arabian Sea, which is causing persistent rainfall. Districts under the alert include Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are expected in Kerala and Lakshadweep until October
• Rain and thundershowers are forecast to continue until October 26, with heavy rainfall warnings extending through this period. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea on October 22 and 23.

Impact & Risks

The IMD has warned of potential damage to kutcha houses, huts, standing crops, and vegetables. Intense rainfall may lead to waterlogging, traffic congestion, and reduced visibility. Uprooted trees and broken branches could disrupt travel and power supply. Lightning strikes pose risks to people and cattle in open areas, while landslides, mudslides, and landslips are possible in vulnerable regions.

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