Kerala rains: Orange alert for two districts on June 12
The India Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for several Kerala districts due to forecasts of very heavy rainfall. Authorities have also warned of the 'kallakkadal' phenomenon, which may cause rough seas and high waves along the coast.
Why it matters
Timely weather warnings are essential for public safety and disaster preparedness in regions prone to extreme monsoon weather and coastal hazards.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert warning of very heavy rains for Idukki and Ernakulam on Friday (June 12, 2026), while Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kannur and Kasaragod districts have been put on yellow alert, where isolated heavy rain is likely.
The article is a factual report based on official meteorological data.
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