Heavy rain lashes central Kerala; red alert for four districts on August 5

Heavy rain lashes central Kerala; red alert for four districts on August 5

Heavy rains lashed Kochi city and its surrounding areas since the early hours of Tuesday | Photo Credit: H. Vibhu Heavy rain has been lashing parts of Kerala, triggered by the cyclonic circulation over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Piravom in Ernakulam experienced extreme heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. […]

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Kerala rains: IMD warns of heavy rainfall and gusty winds; red alert for five districts

Kerala rains: IMD warns of heavy rainfall and gusty winds; red alert for five districts

The strong weather conditions are expected to continue on Sunday (July 20) as well. | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB Most parts of Kerala witnessed an intensification in the weather activity in the past two days, fuelled by strong westerlies prevailing over the State in the lower troposphere level. The observatory in Kollam and Chavara recorded […]

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Kerala rains: IMD issues red alert for three districts as monsoon intensifies

Kerala rains: IMD issues red alert for three districts as monsoon intensifies

Waterlogged roads at Thrippunithura in Ernakulam, Kerala, following heavy rains on Thursday (June 26, 2025). | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat Amid the strengthening of the monsoon spells triggered by the sudden surge of westerlies, Kerala is poised to receive a few more intense spells for the next couple of days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) […]

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Kerala rains: IMD declares red alert for eight districts

Kerala rains: IMD declares red alert for eight districts

Fire and Rescue Services personnel evacuate families affected by flooding near Thavakkara in Kannur, Kerala following heavy rains on May 30, 2025 | Photo Credit: SK Mohan With heavy rainfall continuing to batter Kerala districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday (May 30, 2025) upgraded the rainfall alert level for the State by putting […]

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Schools closed: Kerala, Mizoram as IMD issues rainfall alerts; check state-wise list

Schools closed: Kerala, Mizoram as IMD issues rainfall alerts; check state-wise list

Schools in Kerala and Mizoram will remain closed as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues warnings of extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across several states for the next few days. Amid the early onset of monsoon across the country, IMD has sounded the red alert in several districts across Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, […]

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Southwest monsoon rainfall continues to lash Kerala

Southwest monsoon rainfall continues to lash Kerala

Strong winds have toppled trees and snapped tree branches in many places across the State, damaging overhead power lines and disrupting traffic. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU The southwest monsoon rainfall continued to lash most parts of Kerala on Friday (may 30, 2025) morning, causing waterlogging and damage to property and prompting the the India […]

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Kerala weather alert: IMD issues red alert for three districts as low-pressure system strengthens monsoon winds

Kerala weather alert: IMD issues red alert for three districts as low-pressure system strengthens monsoon winds

The heavy rain that has been pummelling Kerala for the past few days abated slightly on Tuesday (May 27, 2025), bringing respite to people facing the fury of the monsoon, especially in north and central Kerala. | Photo Credit: VISHNU PRATHAP A low-pressure is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday (May […]

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Red alert in three Kerala districts

Red alert in three Kerala districts

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a red alert warning of extreme rainfall in three districts in north Kerala on Wednesday and an orange alert for remaining districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. Red alert has been sounded in Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, whereas in districts where an orange alert has been issued, heavy to […]

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CM Vijayan asks people to remain alert as heavy rains likely to continue

CM Vijayan asks people to remain alert as heavy rains likely to continue

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has appealed to people to remain alert and take necessary precautions in view of the heavy rains that are likely to continue over the next few days Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has appealed to people to remain alert and take necessary precautions in view of the heavy rains that […]

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