Key Points

The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in 10 districts of Kerala, warning of isolated extremely heavy downpours. A yellow alert is also in place for four additional districts. Meanwhile, Karnataka is bracing for widespread rainfall until June 17, with coastal areas at risk of severe flooding. The southwest monsoon has regained strength after a brief lull, bringing intense showers across both states. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert for potential waterlogging and disruptions.

Key Points: IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in 10 Kerala Districts

  • Orange alert issued for 10 Kerala districts including Kasaragod and Ernakulam
  • Yellow alert in 4 other districts
  • Karnataka faces widespread rainfall until June 17
  • Coastal Karnataka may see extremely heavy rain
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IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in 10 districts of Kerala

IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in 10 Kerala districts, with yellow alerts in 4 others. Monsoon intensifies in Karnataka too.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala from 14th to 17th June 2025. – IMD"

Thiruvananthapuram, June 13

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Kottayam districts of Kerala. A yellow alert has been given for four other districts.

"Heavy (7-11cm in 24 hours) to very heavy (12-20cm in 24 hours) with isolated Extremely Heavy (>20 cm in 24 hours) rainfall is very likely to occur at a few places in Kerala from 14th to 17th June 2025. Heavy (7-11cm in 24 hours) to very heavy (12-20cm in 24 hours) rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala on 12th,13th & 18th June 2025. Heavy (7-11cm in 24 hours) rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Lakshadweep on 14th & 15th June 2025," as per the release.

The southwest monsoon has become active again after a brief halt of nearly two weeks, with rains lashing out in several parts of Karnataka in the early hours on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning for Karnataka, predicting "widespread" rainfall in nearly all districts until June 17.

The Hubballi area in the Dharwad district of Karnataka witnessed torrential rainfall early on Thursday, which caused massive waterlogging in several parts of the district, especially in Hanashi village.

According to the weather department, rainfall will remain widespread in coastal and north interior Karnataka until June 17. Meanwhile, rainfall will be "fairly widespread" in the districts of south interior Karnataka until June 14 before turning "widespread" for the next three days.

In coastal Karnataka districts, the IMD has forecast "heavy to very heavy rain with sustained wind at 30 to 40 kilometre per hour (kmph), which likely to occur at a few places and extremely heavy rain likely to occur at one or two places over Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts."

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Kerala always faces the brunt of monsoon fury. Hope the authorities have learned from past floods and are better prepared this time. Stay safe, Malayali brothers and sisters! 🙏
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Priya M.
The orange alert is really concerning. My cousin in Kozhikode says their area hasn't fully recovered from last year's damage. Why aren't we seeing more permanent flood prevention measures being implemented?
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Arjun S.
Meanwhile in North India we're praying for rain to break this heatwave. Nature has its own way of balancing things I guess. Stay safe Kerala!
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Sunita R.
The IMD forecasts have improved a lot in recent years. Their early warnings help save lives. But I wish state governments would act faster on these alerts. Too much red tape!
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Vikram J.
Heavy rains in Kerala mean trouble for coffee plantations in Karnataka too. The Western Ghats ecosystem is so interconnected. Climate change is making these weather patterns worse year after year.
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Meena T.
Tourists planning trips to Kerala should reconsider their travel dates. The backwaters and hill stations won't be safe during such heavy rainfall. Better to visit during drier months.

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