People planning to travel to Kerala should check the latest local weather updates before starting their journey, particularly if their route passes through a district under yellow alert.
Kerala is likely to see heavy rain in several districts over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A yellow alert has been issued in different districts from Wednesday (October 7) to Saturday (October 10).
People planning to travel to Kerala should check the latest local weather updates before starting their journey, particularly if their route passes through a district under yellow alert.
The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rain in the districts under alert. Heavy rain means rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours.
Rain forecast for today, October 7
A yellow alert is in place in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Wayanad and Kannur on Wednesday.
Those travelling through these districts should be prepared for spells of heavy rain and possible changes in local weather conditions.
Rain forecast for tomorrow, October 8
On Thursday, the yellow alert covers Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and Malappuram.
People travelling to or through these districts are advised to check for fresh weather updates before setting out.
Yellow alert on October 9 and 10
On Friday (October 9), a yellow alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad.
On Saturday (October 10), the alert will continue in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki.
The list of districts may change with subsequent weather updates, so travellers should check the latest IMD forecast before making plans.
Will schools and colleges be closed tomorrow?
The rain forecast may lead to holidays for schools and colleges in affected districts. However, a yellow alert does not automatically mean that educational institutions will be closed.
Any holiday on Thursday (October 8) will depend on the weather and must be announced through an official order from the district collector or another competent authority.
Students and parents should therefore rely on official district administration announcements and messages from their respective schools or colleges rather than unverified social media posts.
Published: 07 Oct 2026, 02:48 pm IST
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