With southwest monsoon conditions intensifying across Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers at most places in the state over the next seven days, up to July 21.

The rain is expected to be triggered by strong westerly to north-westerly winds prevailing over the region in the lower tropospheric levels. In view of the anticipated downpour, the IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts across various districts.

Orange alert in districts 
July 17 - Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while a yellow alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, and Palakkad.
July 18 - Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. 
July 19 - Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. 
Yellow alert in districts
July 17 - Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad
July 18 - Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram
July 19 - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Palakkad

The weather body also predicted strong surface winds with speeds reaching 40–50 kmph are expected to occasionally affect the state until July 19. These conditions, combined with squally weather, have prompted the authorities to issue warnings for those at sea.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along the Kerala and Lakshadweep coasts till July 19. The public is urged to remain cautious, especially in districts under the orange alert.