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Orange Alert Issued in Five Keralam Districts as IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall
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News18•17-10-2026, 16:45
Orange Alert Issued in Five Keralam Districts as IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall
- •The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts, warning of very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
- •A yellow alert was sounded for the remaining nine districts of Keralam, indicating isolated heavy rainfall.
- •The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority urged residents in landslide-prone and flash flood-vulnerable areas to relocate to safer places.
- •Authorities advised the public to avoid crossing rivers, entering water bodies, and taking non-essential travel or tourist trips to hilly areas.
- •Round-the-clock district and taluk-level control rooms are operational, and citizens can use toll-free numbers 1077 and 1070 for assistance.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for five districts in Keralam, which include Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) urged residents in landslide-prone areas and flash flood zones to relocate to safer places, identify relief camps during daylight, and take precautionary measures if living near riverbanks or downstream of dams.
According to the IMD, an orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm in 24 hours, while a yellow alert signifies heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm during the same period.
