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Sunday, Jun 8, 2025
BFS marks a strategic upgrade from the US-based Global Forecast System (GFS), which India has used for years.
An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall between 11 cm and 20 cm, while a yellow alert signals heavy rain ranging from 6 cm to 11 cm.
Educational institutions in Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod will remain shut on Friday due to the red alert.
The holiday applies to all institutions, including anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centres, and special classes. However, previously scheduled examinations will be conducted as planned.
The IMD has warned of continued rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph in Kerala and Lakshadweep over the next five days.
Isolated areas in the state are likely to receive heavy rainfall ranging between 7 to 11 cm within 24 hours on Tuesday.
Between May 26 and 30, squally weather with wind speeds up to 60 kmph is expected along and off the Kerala coast.
The IMD has forecast widespread rain or thundershowers across the state from May 24 to 27, issuing a heavy rainfall warning for the next seven days.
Kumarakom in Kottayam recorded a very heavy downpour of 12 cm, while Kannur and Kasaragod, currently under red alert, are expected to see similar conditions.
This is the earliest monsoon arrival in Kerala since 2009, when it began on May 23.
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