The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on July 02 (Thursday) afternoon updated its rain forecast for Kerala, issuing orange and yellow alerts for several districts over the next five days.

An orange alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod on July 03 (Friday), with the IMD forecasting very heavy rainfall at isolated places. The department defines very heavy rainfall as 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain within 24 hours. Thunderstorms are also expected.

Yellow alerts for several districts

Alongside the orange alert, the IMD has placed several districts under a yellow alert on different days.

July 02 (Thursday): Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod

July 03 (Friday): Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad

July 04 (Saturday): Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod

July 05 (Sunday): Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod

July 06 (Monday): Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod

Schools may close in affected areas

The forecast could lead to temporary disruption in some parts of the state.

District administrations may announce holidays for schools and colleges in areas affected by heavy rain. Any decision on closures or changes to class schedules will depend on local weather conditions and will be communicated by the respective district authorities.

Students and parents have been advised to follow only official updates from district collectors and educational institutions for information on holidays and class timings.