Heavy rain continues in Kerala, red alert for four districts on August 7
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for four districts in Kerala due to extreme rainfall. Heavy rains are expected to continue across the state, driven by cyclonic circulations in the Bay of Bengal.
Why it matters
Timely weather alerts are critical for disaster management and public safety in regions prone to monsoon-related flooding.
With heavy rain continuing in parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded the rain alert for the State on Friday (August 7, 2026). According to the latest weather bulletin issued by the IMD, a red alert warning of extreme rainfall has been sounded for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts for the day, while an orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts, where very heavy rainfall is likely during the next 24 hours.
The remaining districts gave been put on a yellow alert where isolated heavy rainfall is likely.
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