The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the onset of the northeast monsoon in Kerala within two days, with widespread rainfall and yellow alerts across several districts.
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the northeast monsoon is set to arrive in Kerala soon, with its onset likely to be confirmed within the next two days. Widespread rainfall is expected across the state, with isolated heavy showers forecast in some areas until October 20.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Arabian Sea, near the Kerala and south Karnataka coasts, by October 19. Although the system may intensify, it is expected to move away from the Kerala coast. Strong winds are also likely during this period.
Fishing has been banned along the coasts of Karnataka, Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu from October 17 to 20 as a precautionary measure.
Yellow alert
Wednesday (October 15): Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam
Thursday (October 16) and Friday (October 17): Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur
Saturday (October 18): Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad
Published: 15 Oct 2025, 07:27 am IST
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