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Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2

admin — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0000

Pala town submerged in flood waters on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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Kerala braced for the likelihood of heavy rains and flooding on Sunday (August 2, 2026), the latest in a string of stormy days that have wreaked havoc across the State.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts. It has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod districts.

Notably, the IMD has not issued any weather alert for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. However, it has cautioned fishers from venturing into the rough seas.

The Government has ordered respective district administrations to prepare themselves to meet any eventuality. It has also requisitioned the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Kerala State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) units for emergency deployment and stationed them in districts most vulnerable to mudslides and flash floods.

Flooded house at Mallappally in Pathanamthitta on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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Heavy rains, strong winds and flash flooding had belaboured the State on Saturday (August 1), leaving a trail of death and widespread destruction in its wake. According to government estimates, rain-related incidents claimed six lives, while another six persons were reported missing.

Landslips were reported in the forested regions of Idukki and Kottayam. Rivers in spate overflowed into commercial localities, submerging wares that traders had stocked in advance for the Onam shopping season. The gushing waters swept away vehicles parked on the roads. Power outages caused by uprooted pylons also hobbled mobile phone and internet coverage in several districts, including Idukki.

So far, the government has opened 65 relief camps and moved 1,465 persons to safer ground. Kottayam remains one of the worst-affected districts, followed by Kannur. So far, storm waters have destroyed 17 houses and damaged at least 127. The government has mobilised seagoing fishers and boats to assist emergency responders in search-and-rescue operations. It has cautioned people from visiting high-range and coastal holiday destinations.

The government has ordered the Revenue Department to assess crop loss and building damage to disburse compensation. It will also announce ex gratia payments to families who lost breadwinners to the floods.

Published – August 02, 2026 09:55 am IST

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Kerala heavy rains LIVE: Revenue Minister calls meeting for rescue operations

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:44:00 +0000

The eastern high ranges of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts, battered by torrential rain since Friday (July 31, 2026) evening, have been ravaged by a series of landslips and flash floods, leaving one person dead, two others missing, and causing widespread damage to houses, roads and crops.

The deceased has been identified as Josephin Johny Manappatt, a resident of Payanithodu in Poonjar. According to rescue officials, a massive landslip struck his house, located at the foot of a hill and buried it under debris.

Torrential rain unleashes landslips, floods across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Torrential rain in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta triggers landslips and floods, prompting high alert and rescue operations amid widespread damage.

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Heavy Rain Hits Kerala, Orange Alert Issued For 3 Districts: Weather Office

admin — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:26:45 +0000

The weather department also predicted thunderstorms. (Representational)

Thiruvananthapuram:

As heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued an orange alert in three northern districts of the state for the day.

The IMD issued an orange alert in Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod and a yellow alert in nine other districts of the state for the day.

The weather department also predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and gusty winds at one or two places in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts for the day.

It further issued an orange alert in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of the state from June 14 to June 16.

An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm and a yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.

The IMD said that Kerala will receive fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds during the next five days due to the influence of the cyclonic circulation over north Gujarat and another over west central Bay of Bengal.

In view of the weather alert, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) cautioned people against standing or parking vehicles under trees, saying they could get uprooted or their branches may break and fall down due to strong winds.

Those living in thatched, sheeted or unsecured houses should move to safer buildings in accordance with directions of the authorities.

Meanwhile, the IMD advised fishermen against venturing into sea in Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep coastal areas from June 13 to June 17 due to the possibility of bad weather and strong winds.

The Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) too said that there is a possibility of high waves and storm surges along the Kerala and Tamil Nadu coasts till Sunday.

Therefore, fishermen should be careful while going to sea for fishing, it said.

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