Kerala Rain Alert: Orange alert in 4 districts today, heavy rain expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts in Kerala on Thursday, October 22, warning of isolated spells of very heavy rainfall. A yellow alert is in place in 10 districts, while rain accompanied by gusty winds of up to 40 kmph is expected in six districts over the next three hours.
According to the latest radar imagery, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam are likely to receive moderate rainfall with gusty winds during the three-hour forecast period.
Kerala district-wise rain alert for October 22
Orange alert: Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode.
Yellow alert: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.
An orange alert indicates the possibility of very heavy rainfall, ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours at isolated places. A yellow alert signals the likelihood of heavy rainfall, between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours at isolated places. Thunderstorms are also expected.
Rain forecast for the coming days
The IMD has issued the following alerts for the next few days:
October 23: The IMD has issued a yellow alert for all 14 districts of Kerala.
October 24: Orange alert in Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod.
Yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad.
October 25: Orange alert in Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad.
Yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur and Kasaragod.
High-wave warning for Thiruvananthapuram coast
A separate warning has been issued over the possibility of coastal flooding due to the swell phenomenon known as Kallakkadal. Along the Thiruvananthapuram coast, from Kappil to Pozhiyoor, waves measuring 0.8 to 1.2 metres are expected from 2.30 pm on October 22 until 11.30 pm on October 23, according to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
The Kanyakumari coast is also under a high-wave warning, with waves of 0.9 to 1.2 metres forecast until 11.30 pm on October 23.
Fishermen and coastal residents have been advised to remain cautious. Beach visits and sea-based recreational activities should be avoided while the warning remains in force.
Residents in areas prone to landslides, flooding and strong winds should follow instructions from local authorities and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain. For emergency assistance, the state disaster management control rooms can be reached at 1077 and 1070.