Kerala rains: More heavy rainfall likely in flood-hit regions as IMD sounds red alert in three districts
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for three districts in Kerala due to expected heavy rainfall caused by multiple cyclonic circulations. Authorities have also warned of potential swell waves along the coast, advising fishermen to exercise caution.
Why it matters
This weather event poses a significant risk to flood-hit regions in Kerala, necessitating urgent disaster preparedness and public safety measures to prevent further loss of life and property.
The flash flood-affected regions in Kerala are likely to witness intensified rainfall over the next two days under the combined influence of cyclonic circulations over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert on Thursday (August 6, 2026) warning of extreme heavy rainfall in Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Kottayam districts, and an orange alert for Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur and Kasaragod districts, where very heavy rainfall is likely.
A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining six districts, warning of isolated heavy rains for the day.
The rain intensity, which remained subdued for the past two days, picked up on Thursday under the combined influence of the upper air cyclonic circulations that persist over south interior Karnataka and the adjoining areas, south coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; and over southeast Bay of Bengal.
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