IMD issues orange alert for Ernakulam and Thrissur as Kerala braces for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the next five days.
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow weather alerts across various districts in Kerala over the next five days, predicting heavy to very heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms. Residents are urged to remain cautious as changing weather patterns could trigger localized flooding and landslides.
District-wise weather alerts
An orange alert signifies a high probability of very heavy rainfall ranging between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within a 24-hour window. A yellow alert indicates isolated heavy rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm.
| Date | Orange alert (Very heavy rain) | Yellow alert (Heavy rain, thunderstorms) |
| 18/06/2026 | Ernakulam, Thrissur | Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode |
| 19/06/2026 | None | None |
| 20/06/2026 | None | None |
| 21/06/2026 | None | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod |
| 22/06/2026 | None | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod |
24x7 emergency contact numbers
Every district in Kerala houses a round-the-clock control room operating at both the Taluk and District levels. If you spot a hazard or require immediate rescue assistance, reach out using the following toll-free numbers:
- State Control Room: 1070
- District Control Rooms: 1077
Published: 18 Jun 2026, 03:21 pm IST
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