Kerala weather update: Red alert issued, extremely heavy rain forecasted for next 5 days
The India Meteorological Department has issued a critical weather warning for Kerala, predicting intense rainfall across the state over the next five days. With a red alert active for several northern districts, authorities have urged the public and government mechanisms to maintain extreme vigilance against potential flash floods, landslides and waterlogging.
Kerala rain alerts: 5-day district-wise schedule (June 5 to June 9)
To help you stay safe and plan ahead, here is the complete breakdown of the weather alerts issued for Kerala.
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| Date | Red Alert (Extremely heavy rain: >204.4 mm) | Orange Alert (Very heavy rain: 115.6 to 204.4 mm) | Yellow Alert (Heavy rain: 64.5 to 115.5 mm) |
| 05/06/2026 | None | Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki |
| 06/06/2026 | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha |
| 07/06/2026 | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad | Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam |
| 08/06/2026 | None | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad |
| 09/06/2026 | None | Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram |
Understanding the rain alert categories
Red alert (Extremely heavy rainfall): Expect more than 204.4 mm of rain within 24 hours. This can lead to severe flooding, swift-flowing hill torrents, and immediate danger.
Orange alert (Very heavy rainfall): Isolated areas will experience between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm of rain within 24 hours.
Yellow alert (Heavy rainfall): Expect 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain within 24 hours, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Warning: Short bursts of torrential rain within brief periods are highly anticipated. This increases the risk of flash floods, urban waterlogging, mudslides and landslides.