IMD issues orange alert for seven Kerala districts 'Heavy Rains'

Kerala is set for another spell of widespread rain from Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intensified showers across central and northern parts of the state over the next 48 hours.

Authorities have stepped up precautionary measures as heavy rainfall is likely to continue, while the weather system is also expected to provide much-needed recharge to rivers, reservoirs and



groundwater after recent dry spells in several regions.

An orange alert has been issued for seven districts, Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta, while the remaining seven districts are under a yellow alert. The IMD has warned that northern Kerala could receive extremely heavy rainfall on Friday, with residents in hilly and landslide-prone areas advised to remain vigilant.