Kerala rains: Monsoon likely to intensify; IMD sounds orange alert for three districts on July 29
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for several districts in Kerala due to intensifying monsoon rains. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the next few days following a brief period of reduced activity.
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Timely weather alerts are critical for disaster preparedness and public safety in regions prone to monsoon-related flooding and landslides.
The southwest monsoon is likely to regain strength across Kerala after a brief hiatus, with the revival of active monsoon conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Kannur, Wayanad and Idukki districts on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) warning of intense heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours.
A yellow alert has also been issued for the remaining districts except for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuzha, where isolated heavy rain is expected during the next 24 hours.
According to a weather bulletin issued by the IMD, the monsoon conditions have strengthened under the influence of the deep depression over central parts of Chhattisgarh and adjoining north interior Odisha.
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