Northeast monsoon turns vigorous over Keralam; landslip disrupts rail traffic, orange alert for 9 districts on October 23, 2026
Heavy monsoon rains in Kerala have caused significant disruption, including a landslide that derailed a train near Parassala. Authorities have issued orange alerts for nine districts as the weather system continues to impact infrastructure and daily life.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events in the region highlight the vulnerability of infrastructure to climate-driven monsoon intensification.
Northeast monsoon turns vigorous over Keralam; landslip disrupts rail traffic, orange alert for 9 districts on October 23, 2026 left Debris being cleared from the railway tracks after a landslip near the Parassala Railway Station in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday (October 22, 2026). ANI ANI VIdeo Grab https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/k72ujt/article71611323.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261022173L.jpg ANI Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 22 (ANI): Debris clearance underway after a landslide near the Parassala Railway Station, in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) Southern and central parts of Keralam receive heavy rain with Mavelikara in Alappuzha and Venkurinji in Pathanamthitta recording the highest rainfall of 14 cm THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The northeast monsoon has entered a vigorous phase over Keralam, triggering widespread rainfall, particularly along the Western Ghats, under the influence of weather systems over the Bay of Bengal. Several areas received intense rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, resulting in waterlogging and minor landslips.
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