Two Bay of Bengal systems likely to bring widespread rain to Keralam; yellow alert for 7 districts on October 20
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for seven districts in Kerala due to expected heavy rainfall. The weather is being influenced by low-pressure systems in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
Why it matters
Timely weather warnings are critical for disaster preparedness and public safety in regions prone to monsoon-related flooding and landslides.
Two Bay of Bengal systems likely to bring widespread rain to Keralam; yellow alert for 7 districts on October 20 left file image THULASI KAKKAT THULASI KAKKAT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/saamok/article71603929.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/rain_03.jpg THULASI KAKKAT Kochi, Keralam, 09/10/2026 : A woman sits under an umbrella, watching heavy rain pour over the backwaters at Subhash Park in Kochi on Friday. Photo : Thulasi Kakkat Yellow alert for seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam on Tuesday, where isolated heavy showers are expected during the next 24 hours THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Parts of Keralam will continue to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds influenced by the weather systems in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
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