Kerala to get very heavy rainfall, says IMD
Monsoon Strengthens Across Kerala Live Events Orange Alert for June 8 More Districts Under Orange Alert on June 9 Holiday Declared in Some Educational Institutions
Monsoon Strengthens Across Kerala Live Events Orange Alert for June 8 More Districts Under Orange Alert on June 9 Holiday Declared in Some Educational Institutions Fishermen, Travellers Advised to Remain Alert Rainy Week Ahead for Kerala as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Kerala from June 6 to 9. Thunderstorms is likely until June 10, IMD said.The southwest monsoon has intensified over Kerala, prompting the IMD to issue orange and yellow alerts across multiple districts for June 8 and June 9.
With heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several regions, authorities have urged residents to remain cautious, especially in landslide-prone and low-lying areas.After making its onset over Kerala earlier this week, the southwest monsoon has become more active, leading to widespread rainfall across the state. The IMD has forecast continued heavy rain over Kerala during the coming days as monsoon conditions remain favourable.Several districts have already witnessed intense showers, and rainfall activity is expected to remain strong through Monday and Tuesday.According to the latest IMD forecast, orange alerts have been issued for:KozhikodeKannurKasaragodThese districts could receive very heavy rainfall, with precipitation ranging between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours.Meanwhile, yellow alerts have been issued in several other districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad.Rainfall is expected to intensify further on June 9, with orange alerts extended to:MalappuramKozhikodeWayanadKannurKasaragodThe IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in these districts as strong monsoon winds continue to bring moisture from the Arabian Sea.With heavy rain affecting normal life in parts of Kerala, local authorities have announced closures in certain educational institutions.
Reports indicate that weather conditions have disrupted academic schedules, while some examinations have also been postponed as a precautionary measure.Residents are advised to check notifications issued by district administrations for updates on school and college holidays.Authorities have advised fishermen not to venture into rough sea conditions and urged travellers to avoid unnecessary movement in areas vulnerable to flooding and landslides. Waterlogging, traffic disruptions and localized flooding are possible
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