Kerala rains: IMD sounds orange alert for five districts on July 30
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for five districts in Kerala due to expected intense heavy rainfall. The weather event is driven by a deep depression over central India, with heavy rain forecasted to continue for several days.
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Timely weather alerts are critical for disaster preparedness and public safety in regions prone to monsoon-related flooding.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for five districts in Kerala on Thursday (July 30, 2026) warning of intense heavy rainfall.
Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts were put on the orange alert, while the rest of the State has been placed under yellow alert where isolated heavy rain is expected during the next 24 hours.
The deep depression that lies over Chhattisgarh and parts of Madhya Pradesh is expected to trigger heavy rainfall across the State.
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