Change in rain warning in state; three districts on orange alert today
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that there is a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next five days. The orange and yellow alerts in various districts have been changed. Orange alert has been issued in three districts today. Orange alert is in Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam.
Orange alert 04/06/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur 05/06/2026: Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod 06/06/2026: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod 07/06/2026: Kannur, Kasaragod The IMD has issued an orange alert in the following districts. The possibility of very heavy rain has been predicted in isolated places. The IMD defines very heavy rainfall as rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours. Yellow Alert 03/06/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod 04/06/2026: Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod 05/06/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam 06/06/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram 07/06/2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for these districts. Isolated heavy rains have been predicted expected. The IMD defines heavy rain (ISOL H) as a situation where 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain is expected in 24 hours. Thunderstorms are expected.
Public Alert
Those living in areas prone to landslides, mudslides and flash floods should move to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities. People living in riverbanks and downstream areas of dams should also move to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities, anticipating the danger. People living in disaster-prone areas should ensure that camps are opened in their area and move there during the day. For this, local body and revenue authorities can be contacted. Due to the possibility of strong winds, those living in unsecured houses and those living in houses with weak roofs should be especially careful. Those who foresee a dangerous situation should contact the authorities and relocate to safe locations as a safety precaution.