Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update indicating a brief lull in rainfall across Kerala for the next two days, followed by a huge increase in activity from May 14.

While a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the northern coast of Sri Lanka, its current trajectory suggests it will not pass directly over Kerala as previously anticipated. Consequently, while the immediate impact is reduced, the system will still trigger heavy spells across the northern districts later this week.


Yellow alert schedule

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for several districts, predicting isolated heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within a 24-hour period.

DateDistricts Under Yellow Alert
14/05/2026Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod
15/05/2026Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad


Regional outlook through May 17

Although the current atmospheric path of the low-pressure system has spared the state from the most extreme conditions for now, the intensity of the rain is expected to remain high through the middle of the month. Residents in the northern districts should remain vigilant for localised flooding or travel disruptions as the rainfall gathers pace from Thursday onwards.

The forecast remains steady in its prediction that the most major activity will be concentrated in the Malabar region and the hilly terrain of Wayanad.

Residents in the alerted districts are advised to remain cautious, as "heavy rain" in these conditions can lead to localised waterlogging and minor travel disruptions.