IMD issues red alert for Wayanad, Kozhikode districts in Kerala warning of extreme heavy rain on Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode districts in Kerala due to extreme heavy rainfall. Other districts in the region have been placed under orange and yellow alerts as a depression over the Bay of Bengal impacts the West Coast.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events in Kerala pose significant risks to infrastructure and public safety, necessitating timely government warnings.
A day after extreme rainfall struck Wayanad and Kozhikode districts in Kerala, the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the two districts on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) warning of extremely heavy rainfall, while an orange alert has been issued for Malappuram, Kannur and Kasaragod where intense heavy rainfall is expected in 24 hours.
The report is a straightforward weather advisory based on official government data.
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