Kerala on high alert as the Met Department issues severe Red and Orange alerts predicting extremely heavy rainfall and flash flood risks over the next five days.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a critical weather warning for Kerala, predicting intense rainfall across the state over the next five days. With a red alert active for several northern districts, authorities have urged the public and government mechanisms to maintain extreme vigilance against potential flash floods, landslides and waterlogging.
Kerala rain alerts: 5-day district-wise schedule (June 5 to June 9)
To help you stay safe and plan ahead, here is the complete breakdown of the weather alerts issued for Kerala.
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| Date | Red Alert (Extremely heavy rain: >204.4 mm) | Orange Alert (Very heavy rain: 115.6 to 204.4 mm) | Yellow Alert (Heavy rain: 64.5 to 115.5 mm) |
| 05/06/2026 | None | Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki |
| 06/06/2026 | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha |
| 07/06/2026 | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad | Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam |
| 08/06/2026 | None | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad |
| 09/06/2026 | None | Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram |
Understanding the rain alert categories
Red alert (Extremely heavy rainfall): Expect more than 204.4 mm of rain within 24 hours. This can lead to severe flooding, swift-flowing hill torrents, and immediate danger.
Orange alert (Very heavy rainfall): Isolated areas will experience between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm of rain within 24 hours.
Yellow alert (Heavy rainfall): Expect 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain within 24 hours, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Warning: Short bursts of torrential rain within brief periods are highly anticipated. This increases the risk of flash floods, urban waterlogging, mudslides and landslides.
Published: 05 Jun 2026, 02:17 pm IST
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