Heavy rain lashes Manjeri and surrounding locations on Thursday night, marking a strong revival of monsoon showers after a short one-day lull.|Image Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN
Heavy rain lashed throughout Kerala on Friday as the IMD provided a red alert for 7 districts for the early morning hours, while a number of districts stated a vacation for universities in the middle of the continuing rainstorm.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) nowcast publication provided at 7 am, a red alert has actually been provided for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts, forecasting heavy rains going beyond 15 mm per hour accompanied by wind speeds of as much as 50 kmph in gusts at separated locations over the next 3 hours.
An orange alert has actually been released for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts, where moderate rains in between 5 mm and 15 mm per hour, in addition to gusty winds of as much as 50 kmph, is anticipated at separated locations.
A yellow alert remains in location for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, along with Lakshadweep, forecasting light to moderate rains of less than 15 mm per hour with wind speeds rising to 40 kmph in gusts.
Following the heavy rain, the district administrations in Ernakulam and Thrissur revealed a vacation for universities on Friday early morning.
Previously, vacations had actually currently been stated for universities in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.
In spite of prevalent rain, floodwaters have actually begun declining in parts of Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts.
Numerous individuals continue to remain in relief camps as heavy rain continues in these locations.
The Upper Kuttanad and Kuttanad areas of Alappuzha district stay flooded, although floodwaters are slowly declining, authorities stated.
Coastal locations have actually likewise been impacted due to high waves, sea attack and strong winds.
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has actually cautioned of the ‘Kallakkadal’ (swell wave) phenomenon, with waves varying from 1.1 metres to 1.5 metres most likely to trigger sea attack along parts of the Kerala coast.
The caution stays in result till 11.30 am on August 7 for seaside locations in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuzha districts.
Authorities have actually prompted citizens to move far from susceptible seaside locations if advised, prevent releasing little boats and fishing vessels, and avoid taking fishing craft to sea or bringing them ashore throughout durations of high waves.
All beach-related tourist and leisure activities have actually likewise been encouraged versus up until the caution is withdrawn.
Individuals living along the coast have actually likewise been recommended to stay alert to the possibility of seaside disintegration.
Released on August 7, 2026
