Thulavarsham: Kerala braces for heavy Northeast Monsoon rains as IMD issues 5-day yellow alert

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a revised five-day weather forecast declaring Yellow Alerts across multiple districts in Kerala, warning of isolated heavy downpours across the state.

The alert signifies a forecast of heavy rainfall ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within a 24-hour window.

District-wise Yellow Alert schedule 

16/10/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

17/10/2026: Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.

18/10/2026: Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad.

19/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod.

20/10/2026: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.

Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas to remain vigilant as isolated heavy rainfall persists across the affected districts.