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Heavy Rains Expected in Keralam as IMD Issues Orange Alert
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:15
Heavy Rains Expected in Keralam as IMD Issues Orange Alert
- •The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in Keralam over the coming days and issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts for October 15.
- •A yellow alert has been issued for eight other districts for the same day, indicating heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.
- •The southwest monsoon is likely to withdraw while the northeast monsoon is expected to prevail over South India.
- •A cyclonic circulation over central Keralam and adjoining areas is driving the wet spell with isolated heavy rainfall expected from October 15 to 18.
- •Thunderstorms and strong surface winds reaching up to 40 to 50 kmph are likely to accompany the rains in isolated areas.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Idukki districts.
The heavy rain is driven by cyclonic circulations present over central Keralam and adjoining areas at an altitude of 4.5 km, as well as over Kanyakumari and adjoining areas at an altitude of 1.5 km.
The IMD stated that the southwest monsoon is likely to withdraw from the rest of the country on Thursday, while the northeast monsoon prevails over South India at the same time.
