Pleasant weather sets the stage for Kerala local body elections

Pleasant weather sets the stage for Kerala local body elections

Voters from an island in Ashtamudi Lake arriving to cast their vote at Kavanad in Kollam on Tuesday morning. | Photo Credit: C. Sureshkumar Weather in Kerala has became favourable for the smooth conduct of the two-phase local body polls in the State, with the cessation of the thunderstorm activity. Compared to previous weeks, the […]

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Kerala rains: IMD downgrades red alert to orange for Kannur, Kasaragod as rainfall weakens

Kerala rains: IMD downgrades red alert to orange for Kannur, Kasaragod as rainfall weakens

The upper air cyclonic circulation that lay over north Kerala and its neighbourhood on Wednesday morning has now moved over to southern interior Karnataka and its neighbourhood, says IMD. | Photo Credit: SAKKEER HUSSAIN The heavy rain lashing parts of Kerala for the last couple of days has weakened with a drop in the strength […]

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Kerala rains: Heavy rainfall forecast in State for five days

Kerala rains: Heavy rainfall forecast in State for five days

Heavy rains are likely to continue for five days till July 29, a release from the IMD and Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said on Friday. | Photo Credit: KK NAJEEB The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted very heavy rains for two days from Friday (July 25, 2025) due to a low-pressure area […]

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Kerala rains: Cyclone Wipha likely to bring heavy rain across State; yellow alert for eight districts

Kerala rains: Cyclone Wipha likely to bring heavy rain across State; yellow alert for eight districts

After a brief lull, rains accompanied by winds are picking up strength over Kerala, influenced by the weather systems in the Bay of Bengal. | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah After a brief lull, rains accompanied by winds are picking up strength over Kerala, influenced by the weather systems in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy […]

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Kerala rains: Orange alert in Kasaragod, holiday declared for educational institutions

Kerala rains: Orange alert in Kasaragod, holiday declared for educational institutions

The morning forecast has predicted a moderate rainfall, and gusty winds with speeds reaching 50 km per hour are likely to occur at one or two places in Kasaragod district.  | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB In view of continuous heavy rainfall and widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas, District Collector K. Inbasekar has declared a holiday […]

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Kerala rains: Four dead as rain continues to batter State

Kerala rains: Four dead as rain continues to batter State

Fire and Rescue Service personnel evacuate families from inundated areas near Thavakkara following heavy rainfall in Kannur district on Friday | Photo Credit: S.K. Mohan Four people died in rainfall-related incidents in Kerala as the Southwest monsoon rainfall continued to batter the State on Friday, causing extensive damage to property and prompting the India Meteorological […]

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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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Kerala rains: IMD declares red alert for four districts

Kerala rains: IMD declares red alert for four districts

The Kerala government has instructed the district administrations to be prepared to meet any eventuality.  (file image) | Photo Credit: H VIBHU The IMD has issued a red alert for Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode districts. These regions will likely receive heavy rains in the next 24 hours. According to a weather issued by IMD […]

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Heavy rain washes away bridges in Wayanad

Heavy rain washes away bridges in Wayanad

Wayanad District Collector A. Geetha directed the authorities concerned to reconstruct the bridges that were washed away in heavy rain in the district on Sunday evening. A crater was formed on the Kozhikode–Kollegal National Highway 212 near Meenangadi, and Erumatharivayal bridge at Poothady grama panchayat and Alilakkunnu bridge at Meenangadi grama panchayats were washed away […]

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