THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert for parts of Kerala, with a Red Alert declared for the state due to the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall over the next five days. This comes as isolated areas in Kannur district are currently under an Orange Alert for the next three hours, anticipating moderate to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
According to the latest radar imagery, Kannur district is expected to experience moderate to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph within the next three hours. Residents in these areas are advised to exercise extreme caution.
Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued an updated high wave alert for coastal regions. High waves and coastal erosion, ranging from 2.8 to 3.4 meters, are likely along the coasts of Kannur (from Valapattanam to New Mahe) until 08:30 AM tomorrow, July 27, 2025. Similar conditions are predicted for the coasts of Kasaragod (from Kunjathoor to Kottakkunnu) and Alappuzha (from Chellanam to Azhikkal Jetty) until 08:30 PM tomorrow, July 27, 2025.
Additionally, the Kanyakumari coast is also under a high wave alert, with waves expected to be between 2.5 and 2.6 meters until 08:30 PM tomorrow, July 27, 2025.
Given the Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall across Kerala for the next five days, authorities urge residents to take all necessary precautions. Fishermen and coastal residents are particularly advised to be vigilant and follow guidelines issued by local disaster management authorities.
Sources:
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) – (Implied source based on the forecast)
- Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) – (Explicitly mentioned source for high wave alert)
- Local Weather Radar Data – (Implied source for real-time district-specific alerts)
