Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Kerala from October 8 to 10, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall across the state. According to the IMD, isolated places in the alerted districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall measuring between 7 cm and 11 cm within 24 hours. The Met department also cautioned that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are likely to occur at one or two places across Kerala till October 11.

Yellow alerts

  • Wednesday: Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode and Wayanad
  • Thursday: Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram
  • Friday: Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Kannur

Possible impacts of heavy rainfall:

  • Poor visibility during intense rain spells, leading to traffic congestion.
  • Temporary traffic disruption due to waterlogging, uprooted trees, or broken branches, causing delays.
  • Damage to power lines or infrastructure due to fallen trees.
  • Partial damage to kutcha houses and huts.
  • Possibility of landslides, mudslides, or land slips in hilly regions.
  • Risk of injury to people and cattle due to lightning strikes in open areas.

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