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Widespread rainfall continued to disrupt life across Kerala on Wednesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts. The alert warns of heavy rainfall ranging from 7 to 11 cm within 24 hours, and follows days of relentless showers that have led to waterlogging and the relocation of residents in flood-prone areas.

In Thiruvananthapuram and surrounding areas, the IMD forecast indicates a generally cloudy sky with occasional spells of rain or thundershowers on June 19. However, the incessant rains over the past few weeks have caused localized flooding, especially in low-lying and coastal areas. Many residents have been shifted to relief camps as a precautionary measure and emergency services remain on high alert.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely with district administrations urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid non-essential travel during the heavy rain periods.

Kerala IMD Warnings and Forecast

An orange warning (Heavy Rainfall 7–11 cm) has been issued places in Kannur and Kasaragod on June 18 (Day 1). A yellow warning (Moderate to Heavy Rainfall 7–11 cm) has been issued to Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad on June 18. On June 19, the same warning is extended to Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

According to IMD, strong surface winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h are likely over Kerala and Lakshadweep on June 18 and 19. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts due to gusty winds of up to 60 km/h.

Kerala Monsoon Safety Advisory

In light of the ongoing adverse weather, the IMD has recommended several precautionary measures: Follow local traffic advisories, avoid staying in vulnerable structures, secure temporary structures like vegetable pandals and take shelter during thunderstorm and lightning activity.

According to the IMD, a well-marked low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal and its adjoining areas, which had developed from a depression over Southwest Bangladesh, is fueling the current weather pattern. The system is supported by an upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, with a southward tilt—conditions that are enhancing rain-bearing cloud formation over the region.