India 22 Oct 2026
IMD issues orange, yellow rain alerts for Kerala and Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for several districts in Kerala and warned of very heavy rain in isolated areas, according to The Indian Express. In Kerala, Thrissur and Ernakulam are under orange alerts, with Malappuram and Kozhikode also under orange alerts on Thursday. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Palakkad, Kottayam, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod and Idukki are under yellow alerts for the next three days. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely over the weekend. Heavy rain is also expected in Tamil Nadu.
Follow IMD alerts; avoid travel in orange-alert districts
Who it affects, and how
- Commuters in Kerala waterlogging and heavy rain may slow travel in orange-alert districts
- Travellers flights, trains and road trips may be delayed by heavy rain
- Farmers very heavy rain may damage standing crops in low-lying areas
What it sets off
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Who is in it
- India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow rain alerts
- Kerala several districts under orange and yellow alerts
- Tamil Nadu heavy rain expected over coming days
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